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Five strikers who can replace Diego Costa at Chelsea FC

By Vijay Vemu

TOULOUSE, FRANCE - JUNE 26 : Michy Batshuayi forward of Belgium celebrates scoring a goal during the UEFA EURO 2016 Round of 16 match between Hungary and Belgium at the Stadium Toulouse on June 26, 2016 in Toulouse, France , 26/06/2016 ( Photo by Peter De Voecht / Photonews via Getty Images)
TOULOUSE, FRANCE - JUNE 26 : Michy Batshuayi forward of Belgium celebrates scoring a goal during the UEFA EURO 2016 Round of 16 match between Hungary and Belgium at the Stadium Toulouse on June 26, 2016 in Toulouse, France , 26/06/2016 ( Photo by Peter De Voecht / Photonews via Getty Images) /
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TOULOUSE, FRANCE – JUNE 26 : Michy Batshuayi forward of Belgium celebrates scoring a goal during the UEFA EURO 2016 Round of 16 match between Hungary and Belgium at the Stadium Toulouse on June 26, 2016 in Toulouse, France , 26/06/2016 ( Photo by Peter De Voecht / Photonewsvia Getty Images)
TOULOUSE, FRANCE – JUNE 26 : Michy Batshuayi forward of Belgium celebrates scoring a goal during the UEFA EURO 2016 Round of 16 match between Hungary and Belgium at the Stadium Toulouse on June 26, 2016 in Toulouse, France , 26/06/2016 ( Photo by Peter De Voecht / Photonewsvia Getty Images) /

1. Michy Batshuayi

It is safe to say that Michy Batshuayi has gotten some well-deserved attention over the past year. The Belgian striker scored 26 goals for Ligue 1 club Marseille including 17 in league play. He is currently representing Belgium at the Euros and got on the score sheet in that tournament as well, scoring against Hungary in Belgium’s 4-0 win in the Round of 16.

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Due to his success in France and with the national team, Batshuayi has gotten some attention from some big-time clubs including Chelsea FC.  He is a good young striker that is strong enough to move off defenders and has a wicked shot. Batshuayi is a younger version of Lukaku in a way.

According to Sky Sports, the striker passed a physical in France with Chelsea FC doctors and a deal looks to be in place for his move. Batshuayi was linked to a number of Premier League teams including West Ham, Tottenham, and even Crystal Palace.

It appears that Antonio Conte has his main man at the Stamford Bridge and it looks more and more like Costa will either be relegated to a backup role or a move away. It looks like the Diego Costa era could be over for Chelsea FC.

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