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Chinese club confirm talks over Diego Costa

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The owner of Tianjin Quanjian says his club were keen to sign Chelsea’s Diego Costa

The owner of Tianjin Quanjian has admitted holding talks with agent Jorge Mendes, over a move for Chelsea striker Diego Costa.

The newly-promoted Chinese Super League outfit are hoping to make a splash in the CSL this season, and have already signed Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel, with Fabio Cannavaro the club’s new coach.

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