Barcelona have the chance sign former Atletico, Chelsea forward for free

Barcelona’s love affair with the free agency continues this winter, and will, without doubt, carry on into the summer transfer window.

After signing Dani Alves, Sergio Aguero, Memphis Depay, and Eric Garcia on a Bosman move in the last six months, the Blaugranas have several other targets in mind, including Noussair Mazraoui, Andreas Christensen, Cesar Azpilicueta, among several others.

Mundo Deportivo, however, has brought up an interesting name on the table. They say that Barça have been offered the chance to sign Diego Costa on a free transfer.

Costa, now 33, last played in the Brazilian league, winning the league with Atletico Mineiro. He combined brilliantly with Hulk, scoring four goals and providing an assist. However, soon after the season ended, the former Atletico Madrid striker terminated his contract with the winners.

As a free agent, Costa has been eyeing a move back to Europe. A few teams from Serie A are considering his signing, while Barça probably think of him as an option if they manage to not sign another centre-forward in the winter.

Alvaro Morata still seems to be priority numero uno for Xavi, while his teammate Paolo Dybala has been linked with a switch as well.

Anthony Martial is another player being looked at for a January loan move, but his signing involves a loan fee, making it far-fetched. Patrik Schick was the latest to join this lucrative list of January reinforcements, but his signing remains the most complicated one.