Arsenal are said to be interested in Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa, who canceled his contract with the team. Atletico Madrid contract with Diego Costa is expected to run until June 30th, 2021 but Costa requested to leave the team for his own personal reason. However, both party has agreed and he is now a free agent and also expected to leave the team any time he wish to.

Costa moved from Chelsea to Atletico in January 2018 with expectations to be the main striker. However, due to frequent injuries he did not play as much as expected, This season, Luis Suarez was signed to reinforce the team forward.

As Costa being a free agent on the transfer market in January he could attract the attention of many teams, also he will have big team looking for his signature.

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta decided to enter the transfer market in January in order to escape the relegation fight and are showing interest in signing Costa.