Football rumours from the media
Diego Costa could leave Chelsea to return to Atletico Madrid in a big-money move.
What the papers say
Absent Chelsea striker Diego Costa is the subject of a £57.25 million offer from Atletico Madrid, who have told the Premier League champions to either take it or leave it, according to Spanish sports daily Marca.
Wales midfielder Joe Ledley is on the radar of Derby after being released by Crystal Palace at the end of last season, reports the Derby Telegraph.
Paris St Germain look less likely to sign Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard after the striker told SFR Sport he would only return to Ligue 1 with his former side Lille.
Potential future England products Rocco Fragapane and Raj Mahmood could be snapped up by Manchester United after Huddersfield closed their academy, according to the Daily Mail.
Social media round-up
@TheSunFootball: Alexis Sanchez ‘opens talks with club over transfer but senior stars DON’T want him to join’.
@MirrorFootball: Exclusive: Steve Cotterill willing to return to Birmingham just months after feeling Harry Redknapp betrayed him.
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