#3 Arsenal, Manchester United represent silverware hopes and long-term future
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This wouldn’t go down too well with Blues fans, but quite frankly, Costa needs to do what suits him, and a move to either Arsenal or Manchester United could be exactly what he needs.
In particular, Manchester United look the more attractive option. The Red Devils will be battling on all fronts next season – in the league, both cups and, most importantly of all, in the Champions League – so Costa would get the opportunity to play in Europe’s premier club competition.
Plus, it’s hard to forget how Costa sang Jose Mourinho’s praises a few short weeks ago for the way he helped him improve as a player during their time together at Chelsea when he described the Portuguese coach as ‘one of the best’. The pair could dovetail magnificently at Old Trafford.
As for Arsenal, although they will be without UCL action next year, Wenger is on the lookout for a prolific talisman who can improve their offensive threat and Costa would fit that bill perfectly.
Plus, unlike Atletico, Wenger can have a much-improved squad assembled by the end of August, ready for a new season, and that would put them in a much better place to challenge in a wide-open league, with Costa potentially arriving in January to give them the shot in the arm they need when other teams are going through the post-Christmas hangover.
