Top 5: Chelsea’s possible Costa replacements
19 September 2015 - Barclays Premier League - Chelsea v Arsenal - Referee Mike Deans points a finger at Diego Costa of Chelsea - Photo: Marc Atkins / Offside.
3. Paco Alcacer (Valencia)
Alcacer has consistently found the back of the net in recent years
Valencia’s Paco Alcacer was heavily linked to a move to Premier League champions Chelsea before he put pen-to-paper and signed a new five-year deal at the Spanish club in January. After notching 17 times in all competitions last season, he’s scored six goals this term and has impressed many since establishing himself as one of Spain’s main forwards in the national team. The physical aspect of the English game could be a worry as Alcacer also isn’t blessed with blistering pace. But, at just 22, if he keeps on banging in the goals, Mourinho might see him as a decent enough replacement for his international colleague.