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Chinese side Tianjin Quanjian tried to sign Chelsea striker Diego Costa this January but Roman Abramovich told the Chinese side he would only listen to offers at the end of the season.

Owner of Tianjin Quanjian, Shu Yuhui, confirmed he met Diego Costa’s agent as he tried to push for a move for Costa but Chelsea would only let Costa leave in June.

According to a report by Daily Mirror, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte will push for a move for Everton striker and ex-Chelsea player Romelu Lukaku if Diego Costa leaves Chelsea this summer.

23-year-old Romelu Lukaku has scored 18 goals in 25 appearances for club and country this season.