Costa heading for China?

Chinese side Tianjin Quinjian, who are interested in Diego Costa , claim they have reached a ‘verbal agreement’ with their top transfer target.

The Chelsea striker’s future remains uncertain despite a second Premier League title in three years.

He has refused to commit to the club and was frustrated a January move fell through.

Tianjin have made no secret of their interest in Costa , while Borussia Dortmund goal machine Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has also been linked.

Basically, a decision on which player we are going to buy in the summer has been made. And we have secured a verbal agreement with the player as well as his club,” Tianjin Quanjian owner Shu Yuhui confirmed.

We have not signed a formal contract yet, and I will not reveal the player’s name during the sensitive period.