Douglas Costa will spark a transfer scramble this summer with Shakhtar Donetsk ready to sell their prized-asset . Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is a known admirer of the Brazil international having tried to land the midfielder in the previous transfer windows . Shakhtar chiefs are now open to selling Costa this summer and talks with third parties over his departure are underway . Brazil international Douglas Costa is set to depart Shakhtar Donetsk for £25million in the summer . Midfielder Costa ( left ) could spark a bidding war from Chelsea , Real Madrid and Barcelona . The 24-year-old Costa wants to remain playing for a Champions League side and is open to a move to England . And the Ukrainian side hope to spark a bidding war for the midfielder in attempt to maximise his transfer fee , with a starting price of £25million . Costa is open to joining a Barclays Premier League club , but wants to be playing Champions League football . However , a host of Europe 's top sides will also be in the running to land Costa this summer , Real Madrid and Barcelona among them . Arsenal have had Costa watched extensively , while Manchester United and Liverpool have both been linked with a move . Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is known to be an admirer of the midfield player Costa . Costa has dual Brazilian and Portuguese nationality , removing any potential work permit problems . Chelsea are set to lead the charge for the 24-year-old having tracked the Brazil international for two years . Despite playing for Brazil , Costa has dual Portuguese nationality so should not face work permit issues .
Arsenal could sell Douglas Costa for at least £25million . Jose Mourinho is a known admirer of the Brazil international midfielder . Real Madrid , Barcelona and Shakhtar Donetsk are also interested in the 24-year-old . READ : Douglas Costa dreaming of summer move to Chelsea .