Diego Costa

MATT BARLOW: Costa is poised to return to the West Midlands where he was last seen brandishing a fire extinguisher and threatening to let it loose in the ...

MATT BARLOW: Chaotic Diego Costa's return to English football will give Wolves a fiery kick up front... At 26, Costa took to the Premier League with a rampaging force akin to Erling Haaland this year, relishing the physical contact and the aerial dimension, helping himself to seven goals in his first four games. When he first arrived at Stamford Bridge, Costa could not speak a word of English but with the help of Chelsea’s Oscar practised a few words he wanted to say when introduced to his new team-mates. Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa could be set for a return to English football with Wolves [Diego Costa](/sport/diego_costa/index.html) is poised to return to the West Midlands where he was last seen brandishing a fire extinguisher and threatening to let it loose in the general direction of his boss, [Antonio Conte](/sport/antonio-conte/index.html). but they are unlikely to find the same player who took to the Premier League with a rampaging force

Bruno Lage's side are looking to bring in the experienced former Chelsea striker to help ease their injury issues.

Wolves are fearful that Diego Costa's work permit application could be rejected [Wolves](/sport/teampages/wolverhampton-wanderers.html) are fearful that Diego Costa's application for a work permit could be rejected by the [Home Office](/news/the-home-office/index.html). Wolves 'fear Diego Costa work permit could be REJECTED over his age and lack of recent Spain appearances', with club sweating on application to Home Office for striker to solve injury crisis

WOLVES are sweating over a work permit which would allow Diego Costa to solve their striker crisis.Bruno Lage will discover today whether the desperat.

[Wolves](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1226009/wolverhampton-wanderers/) are given the go-ahead from the Home Office, Costa will fly into the UK tonight, ahead of a thorough medical at Wolves Compton Park training base on Wednesday when his current fitness will be rigorously tested. [Chelsea](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196660/chelsea/) and [Atletico Madrid](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1362333/atletico-madrid/) striker can be answered. [FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS](https://www.thesun.co.uk/betting-tips/free-bets?ilc=inline) And Costa would have to undergo a full pre-season workout to bring him up to speed with the demands of the Premier League again. [Wolves' new £15million signing Sasa Kalajdzic suffered an ACL injury](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19646990/wolves-agree-15m-sasa-kalajdzic-transfer/) on his debut against Southampton, which will sideline him for most of the season. [Costa](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/diego-costa/)'s application will be rejected on the grounds of his age and lack of recent international appearances for Spain.

Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa could return to the Premier League, four years after he permanently left Stamford Bridge for Atlético Madrid.

Two trophies added more to the winning pedigree of the Brazil-born number 9 who won a total of three trophies during his up-and-down Blues stint. To a point where Costa attained a total of 23 goal contributions from 26 games in that famous 2014/15 season. If Costa was to complete this move to the West Midlands, the English top flight would contain all of Erling Haaland, Gabriel Jesus, Darwin Nunez, Harry Kane, Cristiano Ronaldo and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang plying their trade. In the 19 games he played over the 2021-22 campaign, Costa helped out in attaining a total of six goal contributions in all competitions as the former prolific Chelsea striker played his part in the short-term by shaking up the pecking order in Brazil's top league. Leave your thoughts in the comments section below! He left the club at the end of 2022 with a Serie A title and Brazilian cup credited to his name.

If Diego Costa impresses, Wolves are expected to move quickly to sign the former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid forward following the ACL injury suffered by ...

"We now need to support Sasa in his recovery and further updates will follow. "Sasa felt a pain in his knee late in the first half against Southampton. If Diego Costa impresses, Wolves are expected to move quickly to sign the former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid forward following the ACL injury suffered by new signing Sasa Kalajdzic this weekend; Costa has been a free agent for the last eight months after leaving Atletico Mineiro

Wolves are considering a move for former Chelsea striker Diego Costa with new summer signing Sasa Kalajdzic set to miss the rest of the season after ...

I said to the players that the three points gives us the tranquillity to play at our level.' 'What I want is not relief,' said Lage. Unfortunately, scans reveal an anterior cruciate injury and he will see a knee specialist tomorrow.'

Wolves are reportedly considering signing the mercurial striker on a short-term deal. Costa, 33, is a free agent after terminating his contract with Brazilian ...

In December 2020, Atletico agreed to terminate his contract, allowing the striker to sign a two-year deal with Atletico Mineiro. [Chelsea](https://www.sportbible.com/chelsea) fan favourite [Diego Costa](https://www.sportbible.com/diego-costa) could be set for a return to the Premier League. After joining the Blues in the £32m move from Atletico Madrid in 2014, Costa went on to score 52 goals in 89 appearances for the west London club – winning two Premier League titles and the League Cup during his time at Stamford Bridge.

The two managers had different experiences of managing a player who had a short fuse as demonstrated during various spells of his Chelsea tenure.

“It was an incredible season and I managed, together with the club, the Diego Costa situation in the best possible way. Leave your thoughts in the comments section below! Conte meanwhile didn't see eye-to-eye with a striker who helped the Italian and the club win their last Premier League title back in 2016/17. The player, his agent, the club and I. My team must be the first choice. Mourinho has gone on record to label the 33-year-old an

Wolves are reportedly considering a move for Diego Costa following injury setbacks to Sasa Kalajdzic and Raul Jimenez.Wolves completed the £15million.

Card payments only. 18+ New customers only. The 1-0 win was Wolves’ first win of the season and puts them 14th in the Premier League table with six points on the board. [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/3565310/2022/09/04/wolves-diego-costa-transfer/?source=emp_shared_article&redirected=1) reports the 33-year-old, who last played for Brazilian club Athletico Mineiro, will come to Wolves for a trial on Tuesday where his fitness and suitability will be assessed. “It was felt that his body needed a few more days to recover after he felt a pain in his groin during the warm up and we did not want to put him at increased risk of injury.” Kalajdzic was given the nod by Lage at Molineuex on Saturday, with Wolves sealing a 1-0 win over Southampton.

SportsBrief.com News ☆ Brazilian and ex-Chelsea star Diego Costa will reportedly undergo a medical with Wolverhampton Wanderers this week ahead of a ...

[Barcelona](https://sportsbrief.com/football/barcelona/) and AC Milan player Maxi Lopez is one of the frontrunners to take over at Birmingham. One of the prospective new owners wants to sign Costa as his first player. Unfortunately, scans reveal an anterior cruciate injury and he will see a knee specialist tomorrow," a

The former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid forward has been a free agent since January 2022, when he terminated his contract at Brazilian club Atletico Mineiro.

[Raul Jimenez](https://theathletic.com/football/player/raul-jimenez-3TGsjlWFdT3wgTms/) as their only senior centre forward. [Sasa Kalajdzic](https://theathletic.com/football/player/sasa-kalajdzic-U8uJCXNqiTxRhLph/) suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury less than 45 minutes into his debut against [Southampton](https://theathletic.com/football/team/southampton/) on Saturday. [Wolves](https://theathletic.com/football/team/wolverhampton-wanderers/) are considering a deal to sign forward Diego Costa.

Diego Costa will undergo a medical at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Tuesday. Earlier on Sunday, The Athletic reported the Premier League club were considering ...

[Sasa Kalajdzic](https://theathletic.com/football/player/sasa-kalajdzic-U8uJCXNqiTxRhLph/) suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury less than 45 minutes into his debut against [Southampton](https://theathletic.com/football/team/southampton/) on Saturday. [The Athletic reported](https://theathletic.com/3565310/2022/09/04/wolves-diego-costa-transfer/) the [Premier League](https://theathletic.com/football/premier-league/) club were considering a deal to sign the former [Chelsea](https://theathletic.com/football/team/chelsea/) and Atletico Madrid forward. [Wolverhampton Wanderers](https://theathletic.com/football/team/wolverhampton-wanderers/) on Tuesday.

Wolves expected to offer ex-Chelsea and Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa a contract if he passes a medical; Wolves new signing suffered an ACL injury at ...

"We now need to support Sasa in his recovery and further updates will follow. "Sasa felt a pain in his knee late in the first half against Southampton. "It was felt that his body needed a few more days to recover after he felt a pain in his groin during the warm-up and we did not want to put him at increased risk of injury."

Striker Diego Costa has been without a club since leaving Brazil side Atletico Mineiro in January, despite being a proven goalscorer in the Premier League ...

Wolves endured a difficult start to the season, failing to win any of their first five games. "We now need to support Sasa in his recovery and further updates will follow. Unfortunately, scans reveal an anterior cruciate injury and he will see a knee specialist tomorrow. [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc), [Manchester City](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc), [West Ham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/west-ham-united-fc) and Chelsea in a daunting run. There will be scope for the West Midlands side to extend that deal if he performs well. Wolves will be concerned about his match fitness because he hasn't played professional football since leaving Brazil side Atletico Mineiro in January. Mexico international Jimenez also suffered a groin complaint in the warm-up before Saturday's game. Costa's trophy cabinet is also impressive. [a statement](https://www.wolves.co.uk/news/mens-first-team/20220904-injury-update-kalajdzic-and-jimenez/) on Sunday, Wolves' medical team confirmed: "Sasa felt a pain in his knee late in the first-half against Southampton. [Let us know in the comments below!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-transfers-diego-costa-wolves-27907859#comments-wrapper) As such, Wolves have moved quickly to offer Costa, 33, the chance to prove he can still cut it in the [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) striker [Diego Costa](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/diego-costa) is set to link up with [Wolves](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc) after £15million new boy Sasa Kalajdzic suffered a devastating knee injury.

Diego Costa is on the verge of signing for Wolves. Jordan Henderson staring down he Spaniard in Liverpool vs Chelsea in 2015 will always be an iconic PL ...

He said: “I didn’t want to make any statement. [t in an interview with the Telegraph.](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/11487414/Jordan-Henderson-It-would-be-an-honour-to-take-over-as-captain-from-Steven-Gerrard.html) [ according to the Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/league-cup/11361672/Diego-Costa-and-Jordan-Henderson-involved-in-tunnel-bust-up-after-Chelsea-draw-at-Liverpool.html), the two players clashed in the tunnel as the two teams went back to their dressing rooms after the match. [News Now - Sport News](https://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Sport) Hopefully, if Costa signs and Henderson gets over his injury, we get to see them clash on the pitch once again. [Diego Costa](https://www.givemesport.com/diego-costa) is on the verge of returning to the [ Premier League](https://www.givemesport.com/premier-league) with [Wolverhampton Wanderers, ](https://www.givemesport.com/wolverhampton-wanderers) [according to the Athletic’s David Ornstein.](https://theathletic.com/3565919/2022/09/04/diego-costa-wolves-medical-transfer/) [Liverpool ](https://www.givemesport.com/liverpool)welcomed [Chelsea ](https://www.givemesport.com/chelsea)to Anfield for their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg clash. At one point, the Spaniard tried to intimidate Henderson by getting in his face. Henderson and Costa came to blows numerous times during the match at Anfield. [Jordan Henderson.](https://www.givemesport.com/jordan-henderson) During his stint with the Blues, Costa was an intimidating figure who bullied plenty of his opponents. Diego Costa to Wolves: When Jordan Henderson stared down Spaniard in Chelsea v Liverpool

Diego Costa has not having played since leaving the Brazilian side Atlético Mineiro in January but Sasa Kalajdzic suffered an ACL injury on debut.

“Sasa felt a pain in his knee late in the first half against Southampton. Costa, who won two Premier League titles in three seasons at Chelsea, is likely to be offered a one-year deal depending on the results of his medical. The 33-year-old is due for tests in the next 24 hours after Wolves were forced to act by the ACL injury suffered by their new signing Sasa Kalajdzic at the weekend.