Diego Costa

MATT BARLOW: Costa is poised to return to the West Midlands where he was last seen brandishing a fire extinguisher and threatening to let it loose in the ...

MATT BARLOW: Chaotic Diego Costa's return to English football will give Wolves a fiery kick up front... At 26, Costa took to the Premier League with a rampaging force akin to Erling Haaland this year, relishing the physical contact and the aerial dimension, helping himself to seven goals in his first four games. When he first arrived at Stamford Bridge, Costa could not speak a word of English but with the help of Chelsea’s Oscar practised a few words he wanted to say when introduced to his new team-mates. Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa could be set for a return to English football with Wolves [Diego Costa](/sport/diego_costa/index.html) is poised to return to the West Midlands where he was last seen brandishing a fire extinguisher and threatening to let it loose in the general direction of his boss, [Antonio Conte](/sport/antonio-conte/index.html). but they are unlikely to find the same player who took to the Premier League with a rampaging force

WOLVES are sweating over a work permit which would allow Diego Costa to solve their striker crisis.Bruno Lage will discover today whether the desperat.

[Wolves](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1226009/wolverhampton-wanderers/) are given the go-ahead from the Home Office, Costa will fly into the UK tonight, ahead of a thorough medical at Wolves Compton Park training base on Wednesday when his current fitness will be rigorously tested. [Chelsea](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196660/chelsea/) and [Atletico Madrid](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1362333/atletico-madrid/) striker can be answered. [FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS](https://www.thesun.co.uk/betting-tips/free-bets?ilc=inline) And Costa would have to undergo a full pre-season workout to bring him up to speed with the demands of the Premier League again. [Wolves' new £15million signing Sasa Kalajdzic suffered an ACL injury](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19646990/wolves-agree-15m-sasa-kalajdzic-transfer/) on his debut against Southampton, which will sideline him for most of the season. [Costa](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/diego-costa/)'s application will be rejected on the grounds of his age and lack of recent international appearances for Spain.

Wolves' move for former Chelsea star Diego Costa is in doubt after his application for a work permit was rejected.Bruno Lage's side turned to the vete.

The decision is due to his age and lack of recent international appearances for Spain. However, Costa’s initial application for a work permit to return to play in the Premier League has been turned down by the Home Office. Costa, 33, is due to to arrive in the Midlands on Tuesday to undergo a medical and has agreed a one-year contract.

Wolves had hoped to offer ex-Chelsea and Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa a contract if he passed a medical; Spanish strikers work permit turned down on ...

Costa is a free agent after leaving Atletico Mineiro in January. He played 19 times and scored five goals for them in the 2021 season before his contract was terminated after just five months. They are expected to have a final answer within 48 hours.

DIEGO COSTA'S free transfer to Wolves is now in doubt due to issues over his work permit.Earlier this week, SunSport exclusively revealed that Bruno L.

[Raul Jiminez](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/raul-jimenez/) remains Lage's only specialist hitman with on-loan back-up Fabio Silva not scheduled to return from Anderlecht until the start of next season. [Andy Carrol](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/andy-carroll/) - who is also a free agent - as a [potential alternative](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19722468/wolves-transfer-news-andy-carroll-diego-costa/) if the appeal for Costa's work permit is unsuccessful. [Chelsea](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196660/chelsea/) he would have to undergo a full pre-season workout to bring him up to speed with the demands of the Premier League again. [terminating his contract](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/17258847/chelsea-diego-costa-free-transfer/) with the Brazilian club in January. [£15million signing Sasa Kalajdzic](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19646990/wolves-agree-15m-sasa-kalajdzic-transfer/) suffered an ACL injury on his debut against Southampton, which will sideline him for most of the season. [Wolves](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1226009/wolverhampton-wanderers/) centred around his lack of recent match-time at club level and recent lack of international appearances for Spain.

Costa has been a free agent since January 2022, when his contract with Brazilian club Atletico Mineiro was terminated. This means Wolves were able to make an ...

[Liverpool](https://theathletic.com/football/team/liverpool/) on Saturday for their next [Premier League](https://theathletic.com/football/premier-league/) match. [Sasa Kalajdzic](https://theathletic.com/football/player/sasa-kalajdzic-U8uJCXNqiTxRhLph/) suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury less than 45 minutes into his debut against [Southampton](https://theathletic.com/football/team/southampton/) on Saturday. [Wolves](https://theathletic.com/football/team/wolverhampton-wanderers/) are appealing against the decision.

Diego Costa - a Chelsea cult-hero - looked set for a Premier League return, though that could now be a thing of the past.

I had to live my whole life with my family. "I was wrong going to Chelsea, because of their way of dealing with things. But, according to [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/), Costa has had his work permit application rejected due to not having enough points. The report adds that Wolves have appealed the decision, so a Costa-Chelsea reunion isn't entirely off the cards. Initially, it didn't look as if the Spain international would land a return to British soil but, following a long-term injury to Sasa Kalajdzic, Bruno Lage identified the talisman as an emergency placeholder who could be signed outside of the transfer window. Chelsea have been denied a Premier League reunion with Diego Costa.

Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been targeted by Wolverhampton Wanderers after an injury to new signing Sasa Kalajdzic, but has run into work permit ...

[The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/3569240/2022/09/06/wolves-diego-costa-transfer-work-permit/), Costa did not score highly enough on the points system used to determine which players qualify for a work permit. With fellow frontman Fabio Silva leaving on loan and Patrick Cutrone making a permanent exit, there had been hope that Kalajdzic - who has scored 22 times in 51 Bundesliga games - would help bridge the gap. In the London club's case, Kluivert didn't even receive enough points for the club to lodge an appeal, and the former Roma winger has instead been loaned to Valencia. Now, if the appeal is successful, that responsibility will lie with Costa. Kalajdzic's fellow striker Raul Jimenez has also struggled with injury during pre-season, though the Mexican international has made two starts in the Premier League this term. Costa, whose last Spain cap came in 2018, is understood to have between 10 and 14 points.

Wolves have hit a hitch in their attempt to bring Diego Costa back to the Premier League but remain hopeful of signing the former Chelsea striker.

Costa’s initial application did not meet the 15-point threshold required to receive a governing body endorsement (GBE). A range of factors including international caps and domestic minutes played contribute to the points-based GBE system. A hearing will take place to determine whether the decision will be overturned, with Wolves hoping to receive an answer before Saturday’s game at Liverpool.

Reports suggest the Premier League side held concerns about whether Costa - who has been a free agent since January - would be permitted to play in England.

[Reports suggest the Premier League side held concerns](/sport/football/article-11183003/Wolves-fear-Diego-Costa-work-permit-REJECTED-age-international-appearances.html) about whether Costa - who has been a free agent since January after his Atletico Mineiro contract was terminated - would be permitted to play in England. but club are appealing decision with ex-Chelsea star set to arrive in England TONIGHT' Players have to score at least 15 points across six criteria in the FA's post-Brexit point-based system Diego Costa's move to Wolves is in doubt after his work permit application was reportedly rejected [Diego Costa](/sport/diego_costa/index.html)'s proposed move to [Wolves](/sport/teampages/wolverhampton-wanderers.html) is in doubt after his work permit application was reportedly rejected. Diego Costa's move to Wolves 'is in doubt after the striker's work permit application is REJECTED due to FA's post-Brexit points-based system...

Costa has been a free agent since leaving Brazilian club Atletico Mineiro in January.

[Costa](/topic/costa) has been a free agent since leaving Brazilian club Atletico Mineiro in January but his lack of action means he does not automatically qualify for a work permit. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply.

The west Midlands outfit have been forced to scour the market for available options after Sasa Kalajdzic suffered a cruciate ligament injury on his debut for ...

It remains to be seen if Wolves will need to call on Carroll or whether they can revive the deal for Costa, which has been described as 'difficult' by an expert in the field. The west Midlands outfit have been forced to scour the market for available options after Sasa Kalajdzic suffered a cruciate ligament injury on his debut for the club. The 33-year-old has more than 50 Premier League goals for Newcastle, Liverpool and West Ham, as well as nine England caps and a goal at Euro 2012. Both clubs only offered him short-term deals and, although he managed five goals in 23 second-tier appearances last campaign, many teams remain turned off by his chequered injury history. [£15.4million](https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2022/08/29/wolves-agree-154m-deal-for-stuttgart-striker-sasa-kalajdzic/) marksman Sasa Kalajdzic, but the former Stuttgart star sustained a serious injury in his very first game. [Wolves](/latest/wolves-fc) are reportedly weighing up a shock transfer swoop for free agent Andy Carroll with their approach for ex- [Chelsea](/latest/chelsea-fc) striker Diego Costa hanging in the balance.

SportsBrief.com News ☆ Brazilian and ex-Chelsea star Diego Costa will reportedly undergo a medical with Wolverhampton Wanderers this week ahead of a ...

[Barcelona](https://sportsbrief.com/football/barcelona/) and AC Milan player Maxi Lopez is one of the frontrunners to take over at Birmingham. One of the prospective new owners wants to sign Costa as his first player. Unfortunately, scans reveal an anterior cruciate injury and he will see a knee specialist tomorrow," a

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."

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

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 has not having played since leaving the Brazilian side Atlético Mineiro in January but Sasa Kalajdzic suffered an ACL injury on debut.

“Sasa felt a pain in his knee late in the first half against Southampton. Costa, who won two Premier League titles in three seasons at Chelsea, is likely to be offered a one-year deal depending on the results of his medical. The 33-year-old is due for tests in the next 24 hours after Wolves were forced to act by the ACL injury suffered by their new signing Sasa Kalajdzic at the weekend.

He is on the verge of a return to England.

He joined the Blues from [Atletico Madrid](https://www.sportbible.com/atletico-madrid) in 2014 and in the coming years, displayed his volatile behaviour, both on and off the pitch. He cared and was an unbelievable player." The tweet was captioned: "@diegocosta Vs Billy ( AKA ) Rocky Pre season 2014/15 After this I knew we would win the league. He said: "Genuinely a top guy. Costa then backed away from his foe before levelling him with a few shots which McCulloch attempted to get up from. [Premier League](https://www.sportbible.com/premier-league) outfit [Wolves](https://www.sportbible.com/wolves) on Tuesday, according to reports.