The Gunners look to make a move for Costa.
An area that Arsenal are thought to need to improve in January is in attack and Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa is reportedly top of their list of transfer targets, according to Brazilian journalist Rafael Hernandez.
So yes, it’s true: Arsenal is interested in Diego Costa. He’s valued around €25m, Atlético Madrid rumored to rate him at least €35m.
— Rafael Hernández (@RafaelH117) November 1, 2013
The Gunners tried to sign Liverpool ace Luis Suarez and Gonzalo Higuain – now at Napoli – over the summer but ended up with just youngster Yaya Sanogo.
With Suarez enjoying a great period of form at Anfield currently it’s unlikely the South American would now want to leave, especially after praising captain Steven Gerrard and the Reds fans.
“Steve [Gerrard] spoke a lot to me, he gave me advice and told me what I needed to hear,” the 26-year-old was quoted by Goal.com.
“The support of the fans was also very important. I always could walk on the street with no trouble.
“I work hard for Liverpool and I will always be thankful to the club.”
Yet Costa would be a great acquisition for the north London side, having netted 11 La Liga goals in as many games in 2013/14 and topping the charts ahead of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo currently.
There were those who questioned how Atletico would cope when Radamel Falcao was sold to AS Monaco in the summer, but the 25-year-old has done more than step up to the mark.
Along with new signing David Villa the duo have formed a lethal partnership in attack, although there were rumours that Costa would be leaving the Vicente Calderon Stadium having failed to sign a new deal.
However since then a new contract has been signed, although the forward may still be tempted by linking up with Arsene Wenger, but does not want to discuss leaving until the end of the current campaign.
Arsenal is interested in Diego Costa, contacted the player see if he’s interested, said he won’t discuss his future before the season ends.
— Rafael Hernández (@RafaelH117) November 1, 2013
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