The indications that Diego Costa and
Nemanja Matic might not be at
Stamford Bridge looks next season
more visible as the duo were both
left out of the Chelsea’s pre-season
tour of the Far East.
BBC Sports reports that Chelsea leave
for China on Monday and manager
Antonio Conte has told both players
they will not be selected.
Striker Costa, 28, wants to return to
Atletico Madrid, even though they
are under a transfer ban.
Manchester United have been trying
to reach an agreement to sign
midfielder Matic, 28.
However, there is also thought to be
interest in the Serb from clubs in
Italy.
Monaco midfielder Tiemoue
Bakayoko is expected to replace
Matic in the Chelsea side next season.
It is believed the 22-year-old will
complete his move to the Premier
League champions in the next few
days.
Chelsea open their pre-season
programme against Arsenal in Beijing
on 22 July before travelling to
Singapore for games against Bayern
Munich and Inter Milan.
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