Costa has lots of offers

Diego Costa's brother confirms Chelsea striker has "lots of offers" - but wants to remain in Europe

The striker has been told he can leave Stamford Bridge with a return to Atletico Madrid potentially on the cards.

Diego Costa has "lots of offers" to leave. Chelsea this summer, according to the striker's brother.

Blues boss Antonio Conte told the 28-year-old he can leave Stamford Bridge via text.

A return to Atletico Madrid has been mooted, although the La Liga club's transfer ban remains a stumbling block.

AC Milan has been identified as another possible destination while a host of Chinese Super League clubs remain keen.

And Costa's brother Jair has revealed there are a number of bids on the table for the striker, who would rather remain in Europe.

"Thankfully Diego has lots of offers. I can't say how many but they exist," he told Yahoo Brazil.

"He has great affection for Atletico but right now, there is nothing [concrete]. We have to wait and see what happens."

Asked about a possible move to China, he added: "That is very difficult because next year is the World Cup and Diego wants to be there."

Costa scored in Sunday's World Cup qualifying win over Macedonia as he continued where he left off at the end of last season.

Everton striker Romelu Lukaku has been identified as a possible replacement.