Tianjin Quanjian owner Shu Yuhui has confirmed talks with super agent Jorge Mendes about Chelsea striker Diego Costa.

Shu admits they're in the market for a new striker signing.

"I made an appointment with (Jorge) Mendes and he came to my hometown to visit me. At that time, we were interested in signing Costa," Shu told Tianjin Sports Channel.

"PSG told us Cavani would only be allowed to leave in June, even though the player himself was willing to join us. The same can be said for Costa because Chelsea would only let him leave in June.

"However, the new season of CSL will almost reach the halfway stage in June, we can't wait so long."