Tianjin Quanjian cool Costa speculation

Tianjin Quanjian dismissed speculation they have agreed a deal to sign Chelsea star Diego Costa.

Costa, 28, was heavily linked with a Chinese Super League (CSL) switch in January, but eventually stayed with the Premier League leaders.

But Tianjin denied the speculation in a statement, saying: "With regard to the widespread rumours that Chelsea's Diego Costa is expected to join Tianjin Quanjian, our club want to clarify that so far, we have not been communicating with Diego Costa regarding the transfer."