Diego Costa

Wolves are flying in Diego Costa for a trial after new signing Sasa Kalajdzic suffered a serious knee injury on debut.

Jimenez was named among the substitutes for the win over the Saints but withdrawn during the warm-up with a groin issue. The 25-year-old was forced off at half-time during Saturday’s 1-0 win over Southampton and the club should learn on Monday how long he will be sidelined. It is the second time Kalajdzic has suffered an ACL injury.

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.

Former Chelsea nutcase Diego Costa could be on his way back to the Premier League after Wolves made a transfer move for the striker amid their injury ...

His snarling attitude and aggression made him a cult hero at Stamford Bridge but the pantomime villain to many others. The 33-year-old had his contract terminated at Brazilian club Atletico Mineiro and has been a free agent since January. Costa's time in west London ended as expected - a whirlwind of controversy - when then-manager Antonio Conte told him by text he was not needed. [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/3565310/2022/09/04/wolves-diego-costa-transfer/?source=emp_shared_article&redirected=1), the Molineux outfit has turned to Costa as a potential solution and are looking to sign him up as quickly as possible, scheduling a medical for Tuesday. [Southampton](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/southampton-fc), the Austria international suffered an ACL injury and could miss the entire season in a devastating blow to Wolves and the player. [Wolves](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/wolves-fc) are plotting a shock swoop for former [Chelsea](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/chelsea-fc) star Diego Costa, who is available on a free transfer.

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.

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.

Liverpool take on Wolves at Anfield in the Premier League this weekend after facing Napoli in the Champions League.

Another player who faces a spell on the sidelines is fellow striker Raul Jimenez. In the end, though, he would remain at Atletico before moving to Chelsea in 2014. The former Atletico Madrid star is a free agent after leaving Atletico Mineiro, and could be lining up against Liverpool once again. Before then, [Jurgen Klopp’s](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/jurgen-klopp) side will take on Napoli in their first Champions League group match of the season. Liverpool themselves were linked with a move for Costa in 2013, when he was in his first spell in Spain. “Unfortunately, scans reveal an anterior cruciate injury and he will see a knee specialist tomorrow. Liverpool have suffered a number of injuries already this season, with the likes of Thiago Alcantara, Ibrahima Konate, Jordan Henderson, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on the sidelines. According to “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.” The report states that the 33-year-old will be in Wolverhampton on Tuesday for medical tests with a view to signing. [read a statement](https://www.wolves.co.uk/news/mens-first-team/20220904-injury-update-kalajdzic-and-jimenez/) from the Wolves medical team. [Mohamed Salah isn't the real attacking problem for Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/salah-attacking-problem-liverpool-klopp-24926690)

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 set for a medical with Wolves on Tuesday as the former Chelsea striker nears a return to the Premier League.

[Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11699/12690494/diego-costa-set-for-wolves-medical-ahead-of-potential-contract-offer-after-sasa-kalajdzic-injury) are reporting that if Costa passes his medical on Tuesday, it is more than likely that Wolves will offer him a contract as they look to add firepower to their attack following the ACL injury suffered by new striker Sasa Kalajdzic, who now faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines. [check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). [Chelsea had £50m move for Romeo Lavia rejected on deadline day](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/04/chelsea-had-50m-move-for-romeo-lavia-rejected-on-deadline-day-17296872/?ico=more_text_links) [Thomas Tuchel rages at Chelsea star on touchline during West Ham win](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/04/thomas-tuchel-rages-at-conor-gallagher-on-touchline-during-chelseas-win-vs-west-ham-17296033/?ico=more_text_links) [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/) [Chelsea](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chelsea/?ico=auto_link_sport_P2_LNK1) striker is a free agent after spells with Atletico

Reports emerged late on Sunday evening claiming that Wolves were "considering" a move for former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid striker Costa to address their ...

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