Chelsea are considering a personal fitness regime for Diego Costa as the striker’s departure from the Premier League champions edges closer.

Costa’s career at Stamford Bridge is over and head coach Antonio Conte has already told the Spain international he will not be permitted to train with Chelsea’s first team at their Cobham base.

He is yet to return for pre-season training but with Atletico Madrid and AC Milan hopeful of signing him this summer, Chelsea are prepared to send the 28-year-old a special training programme until a deal is agreed.

Costa has been training alone in Brazil and Chelsea want to ensure he is fully fit to speed up the chances of a move away.