The Daily Mail believe that an option considered was signing Costa and loaning him out until that time, but they note that Federation Internationale de Football Association prohibit any player being sent out on loan until they are registered.
This effectively rules out Chelsea's preferred solution to the mess they are in with Costa.
Chelsea and Atletico Madrid have reportedly started negotiations for Diego Costa, who could return to the Spanish capital this summer despite the Rojiblancos' transfer ban.
Costa had been linked with a move to China both last January and this summer, but as told last month by text message that he was no longer wanted by Conte.
His absence would also damage his chances of making the Spain squad for the 2018 World Cup.
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His wage demands, in excess of £200,000-a-week, rule out most clubs, including AC Milan who did show initial interest.
But given Chelsea's dire need to offload the striker, Atletico could table an offer less than the Blues' valuation, and they could see it accepted as Costa is doing all he can to move away from Stamford Bridge. Bayern issued a strong denial that Lewandowski was for sale but the Blues are leading the Premier League to sign one of Europe's most consistent goalscorers.
He added: "You're playing for one of the best teams in Europe - they're now back in the Champions League - and the demand is high on winning". Barcelona completed the same move, loan then transfer, that Atletico are attempting now.
Diego Costa led the line with aplomb this past season, netting 20 goals and providing 7 assists in 35 league appearances.
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