Tianjian Quanjian deny approach for Chelsea's Costa


Britain Football Soccer - Chelsea v Sunderland - Premier League - Stamford Bridge - 21/5/17 Chelsea's Diego Costa applauds fans after winning the Premier League Reuters / Hannah McKay Livepic

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Chinese Super League club Tianjin Quanjian distanced themselves on Tuesday from a move for Chelsea striker Diego Costa when the league's transfer window opens next month.

The Brazil-born Spain international has been consistently linked to the Fabio Cannavaro-coached club since the turn of the year and speculation has intensified that Tianjin will seek to sign the 28-year-old this summer.

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