Chelsea aiming to conclude transfer for Diego Costa before World Cup

Atlético Madrid forward is José Mourinho's prime forward target

Club to meet the £31.8m release clause in striker's contract

Chelsea hope to conclude the signing of Diego Costa from Atlético Madrid immediately after the Spanish club's participation in the Champions League final on 24 May after agreeing to meet the £31.8m release clause in the striker's contract.

The Brazilian-born Costa has been a key member of the Atlético side who can secure the Spanish title by avoiding defeat to Barcelona at Camp Nou in their final league game this weekend. The 25-year-old has scored 27 goals in La Liga this season, the most productive campaign of his career by some distance, but has been just as impressive in helping Diego Simeone's side reach a first European Cup final in 40 years.

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