Chelsea star: Why selling these three players would be a 'shame'

The trio have been essential this season for Chelsea as they close in on the Premier League title.

Despite scoring 17 league goals, Costa’s fiery temper has seen him have a training ground bust-up with Antonio Conte in January and the striker has been linked with a move to Spain and China.

Hazard has rediscovered his form from the 2014/15 season and Real Madrid have made him one of their transfer window targets, valuing the Belgian at £100million.

Madrid are also understood to be interested in Courtois if they are unable to sign David de Gea from Manchester United.

But Azpilicueta is unperturbed by the rumours surrounding his team-mates.

“It would be a shame because we have a great team,” Azpilicueta told the Guardian.

“But the club will work on it with the coach and the technical staff. They will know what he wants. We need to get this season finished first. 

“Then there will be all sorts of rumours. In the end I’m sure we will have a very competitive team again.”