As reported by theMirror- via German publication Bild -Bayern Munich winger Douglas Costa has put Premier League clubs on red alert by claiming he wants to play in England at some stage in his career; the Brazil international has also admitted he may well leave perennial Bundesliga champions Bayern in the near future, after having been contacted by various clubs from across the globe.
Going into further detail Costa, 26, revealed his agent has received offers from clubs in Spain, France, England, and new kid on the block China.
Speaking to Bild,Costa had this ti say: "We got some strong offers from China and also from big clubs from Europe. When the season is over, we will sit down and analyse everything. First of all, I am only focused on ending the season with all the titles I can win.
"It is not my idea to leave Bayern now. I want to win titles. I like Bayern and I think I can win titles with Bayern to reach the highest technical level of my career, to go for the Ballon d'Or, the Champions League, the Club World Cup.
"I want to win all sorts of titles and then the World Cup with the Brazilian national team. Then we will think about new markets.
"I cannot comment on names, but there are contacts with teams from England, Spain and also France."
While admitting it would take a very good offer to pull him away from the Allianz Arena,Costa citesthe Premier League as an attractive possibility, openly admittingit is the world's greatest league.
"I think England is one of the biggest soccer leagues in the world - fantastic! Just like Spain's La Liga also, with big players, big teams," he said.
"The language is easier in Spain, but England also has great players. For me it is the best league in the world."
A player of Costa's calibre is sure to interest all of England's biggest clubs, perhaps none more so than Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp, who is said to be looking for a winger in the summer.