Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has made Chelsea striker Diego Costa his priority signing.
Atletico have been linked with Napoli ace Gonzalo Higuain and AC Milan's Carlos Bacca, however, TMW says Simeone is prioritising the signing of Costa.
The Spanish giants are ready to open formal talks with Chelsea for Costa in the coming weeks.
Accelerating negotiations is developments over Chelsea's deal for Marseille striker Michy Batshuayi.
And with the start of preseason just weeks away, both Atletico and Chelsea will be eager to get a deal done.