The Chelsea fans in the Transfer Tavern are expecting a few changes at Stamford Bridge this summer…
The Blues have been flying this season, but we’ve seen in previous seasons how quickly things can change – and Antonio Conte must avoid that.
One change that is looking inevitable over the summer is within Chelsea’s forward line, with Diego Costa reportedly set on a move to China at the end of the current campaign.
The Blues have reportedly lined up Romelu Lukaku as a potential replacement, but with his agent recently confirming to Talk Sport that the Belgian is looking to sign a new deal at Everton – could that move be dead in the water?
It shouldn’t be a major concern for Conte, though, given that there are a host strikers that the Italian could look towards this summer.
With that said, here are 2 prolific strikers who could also replace Diego Costa…
Antoine Griezmann

The obvious one.
Antoine Greizmann looks likely to be the talk of the Transfer Tavern in the summer, with the Frenchman on fire for Atletico Madrid.
Undoubtedly the most sought after player in Europe at present, the Frenchman is a deadly forward and the perfect replacement for Diego Costa.
With the recent suggestion from the Sun that Man Utd could be out of the running if they fail to get Champions League football, Chelsea could have a genuine chance of landing him – and what a player he would be.
Thomas Muller

Thomas Muller has never been a natural number 9, but what he is is a natural goalscorer that knows where the net is – and he would make a great out and out striker if Conte were to utilise him as such.
A hard worker, he is perfect for the Premier League – and would add to the tireless running that Diego Costa has become renowned for this season.
Given his lack of game time in Germany, a deal could actually be possible, too.







