Atletico Madrid ready to re-sign Diego Costa

Spanish giants Atletico Madrid are reportedly set to trigger Diego Costa's £28m release clause in a bid to bring the Chelsea striker back to La Liga.

The Spain international has been strongly linked with a possible return to his homeland following a fall-out with Blues boss Jose Mourinho.

According to Italian publication Mundo Deportivo, the Brazil-born striker could be eyeing a potential winter exit after he was dropped for his side's game against Tottenham Hotspur.

On the other hand, the Blues are not impressed by Costa's showing this campaign, and are weighing up possible replacements for the Spaniard.

Costa has netted just four goals in what has been a dismal season for the West London giants.