Despite completing the £33million signing of Belgium striker Michy Batshuayi at the weekend, Conte ideally wants to add Morata to his squad and keep Costa.

He is also interested in Graziano Pelle in case Chelsea cannot agree a fee with Real Madrid for Morata, who is valued at around £50million, but Conte’s clear intention is to start next season with two out-and-out strikers.

Despite the fact Atletico Madrid have made no secret of their desire to re-sign Costa, the 27-year-old has told Chelsea team-mates over the past fortnight that he will start next season at Stamford Bridge.

Costa has struggled to settle in England and became frustrated with life at Chelsea last season after being left out of the side by former manager Jose Mourinho and getting into more disciplinary problems.