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Arsenal interested in signing Diego Costa on a free transfer

Arsenal are interested in signing Diego Costa on a free transfer, according to Spanish media outlet AS.

The Atletico Madrid striker has six months remaining on his deal but has requested the club to terminate his contract with immediate effect so that he can take care of some family problems. He was absent from the Spanish club’s training session on Monday as he looks increasingly certain to leave the club in January.

In January, Costa would be free to speak with clubs regarding a free transfer in the summer if Atletico refused to cancel his contract.