Chelsea Transfer News LIVE updates: Messi shock, Costa's weekend plan, Conte warning

Chelsea Transfer News LIVE updates: Latest on Lionel Messi, Diego Costa and more

Matic talks Chelsea exit

10:36: Nemanja Matic has shed light on the reason why he left Chelsea for Manchester United.
"He [Mourinho] was very important for me," Matic told Sky Sports.

"He bought me to Chelsea from Benfica and now when I decided to come to Manchester, he was a reason to come here.
"Mourinho was the reason and so was the club, Manchester United, so you don't need to think a lot about if you are going to come. My decision was very quick and very clear."

Gabi offers Costa advice

09:52: Atletico Madrid captain Gabi has advised Diego Costa to respect Chelsea over his transfer stand-off.
Costa is currently AWOL in Brazil and wants to join Atletico.
Chelsea are prepared to sell but have also demanded the striker return to training in west London.
Gabi said: “From what I understand, Atletico Madrid want to sign him and he wants to join.
“However, we must know that there is Chelsea in the middle and when you are part of a club you must respect the badge and try and leave in the best way.”

Redknapp on Costa

09:20: Harry Redknapp says Diego Costa has no chance of reviving his Chelsea career.
The Birmingham manager told talkSPORT: “It’s a difficult one. They’ve got so much power now it’s just so difficult.
“It’s almost gone away from the managers now, dealt with CEOs and chairman.
“He’s not going to come back, he’s caused a massive problem. They’ll have to get what they can for him. He’s so powerful, a wealthy guy.

Willian fears Chelsea future

08:45: Willian is afraid he could be the next star Antonio Conte axes from his Chelsea regime.

The Daily Mail claim Conte has trust issues with the Brazilian that has put him on edge over his future.

Willian feels he could be subject to the same treatment as Diego Costa with his Brazil team-mate exiled from Conte's plans.

Costa's weekend plan

08:11: Chelsea striker Diego Costa will remain in Brazil this weekend and watch a local league match as the Blues prepare to face Tottenham.

Costa has been told he can leave Chelsea but has been ordered back to training until a deal is done.

The 28-year-old has not reported back to the club and is currently in his native Brazil.

And Brazilian outlet Globoesporte claim the former Atletico Madrid star will attend a match between Dragao and Azulao do Mutange in Aracaju on Saturday.

Chelsea face Spurs at Wembley on Sunday (4pm).

Diego Costa EXCLUSIVE

07:23: Chelsea are ready to fine Diego Costa a whopping £3m if he continues to stay away from training.

Chelsea have already fined the striker £300,000 for his absence this summer.

The club want him back training even though they’ve told him he will be sold in this transfer window.

Atletico Madrid are his preferred choice of move - but that is difficult due to their transfer embargo.

Express Sport understands Chelsea are ready to continue their policy of docking his £140,000-a-week wages until 1 January, at which point he will likely sign for Atletico.

Lionel Messi favourites

07:00: Chelsea have emerged as shock favourites to sign Lionel Messi from Barcelona.

The Argentina international has reportedly agreed to renew his contract at the Nou Camp but yet to put pen to paper.

And BetStars have made Chelsea 7/2 favourites to sign the 29-year-old along with Paris Saint-Germain. 

Manchester United and Manchester City are available at 12/1 and 8/1 respectively.

Conte must take note

06:30: Martin Keown has told Antonio Conte to take control of the situation surrounding Diego Costa.

The Spain international is on a self-imposed exodus from Chelsea in an attempts to force through a move to Atletico.

But Arsenal legend Keown believes Costa’s transfer saga is beginning to have a negative effect on Chelsea.

“Nothing could go wrong for Antonio Conte last season. Now, in the space of a summer, everything is going wrong for him,” Keown told the Daily Mail.

“Conte needs to have a good look at himself and take charge of the situation.”

Costa on the cheap

06:00: Atletico Madrid are hoping to make the most of Diego Costa’s on-going saga with Chelsea by offering £20million less than the asking price.

Chelsea value the 29-year-old at £50m but, according to The Sun, Atletico are only willing to pay £30m.

Costa has made it clear he only wants to join his former club, despite them being unable to sign anyone until the New Year.

It is reported he could head on loan to Deportivo La Coruna until January.