There’s a reason why Liverpool went in so hard for Diego Costa over the summer. The man is a genuine talent. I expect we’ll be hearing a lot more about the Brazilian over the coming years.
At the time, I’m sure Brendan Rodgers was concerned by the potential loss of Luis Suarez. The Uruguayan spent all summer fluttering his eyelashes at the likes of Arsenal and Real Madrid (thank goodness that is over). Diego Costa would have been a good replacement, had it come to that.
That’s why the Liverpool hierarchy were willing to shell out £20m for him during the last transfer window. I’m sure that any club that goes in for him now will have to offer his club, Atletico Madrid, considerably more than that.
They’ll also need to be very persuasive. When news of Liverpool’s interest became apparent, Costa was quick to make his intentions clear: He also proved to be a man of his words, signing a new long-term Atletico Madrid deal.
Arsene Wenger may well have to work the same magic he used to sign Mesut Ozil. It will also help if the club manage to create an offer for the player that is too good for Madrid to turn down. Whilst it would be easier if the player were agitating for a move, that’s not to say that a deal can’t be made.
The Gunners just need to be willing to meet the player’s £32m release clause.
Having just spent £42.4m on Mesut Ozil, Arsenal may not have enough money left in the bank to see a deal of this magnitude through. But if the money-men can scrape the pennies together, it would represent a massive step forward. As it happens, The Standard claim this deal could be within Arsenal’s financial wheelhouse.
Unlike the rather limited Olivier Giroud, Costa has plenty of facets to his game. The Brazilian is a genuine flair player who isn’t afraid to take defenders on, work the space in behind and get into dangerous positions. Best of all, he’s deadly in front of goal. He’s already scored 22 goals in 21 games this season.
That’s not too bad, eh? I know that I’ll have my fingers crossed during the January transfer window.
What’s your take? Can Arsenal afford to compete for Diego Costa? Would the Brazilian be interested in a move to the Emirates?
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We buy a player at more than ds amount so £32m is common d only problm is dt it’s diffcult 4 a-mdrd to sold hm in jan
32m is not arsenal problem.
Am excited but no approach as yet. Mere rumor is not good enough. For sure he’s an excellent striker Arsenal needs right away in early January 2014. Happy New year guys.
Wenger should go for him,that is the type striker he need now
ynwa.I will leave with BR
He would not sign him, becouse he is not a french, you know Arsenal has now become a place where by indolent french players are trained. I.e Giroud
Idiot
Would be a great addition is of suarez style and deadly in front of goal , a real threat to defenders .
Could be the addition for next season to win the champions league.
Up gurnals, he will so gd if wenger can try as much as possible to get coster to replace giroud in dis january tranfer window
Gunners till i die.i wll be d most happiest on heath if wenger shld sign coasta.bcz enough of dis shame.winger never buy a matured players b4 unless ozil.so wenger shld pls buy dis coasta 4 d sake of d fans
We need for diego costa if he dont pay 32milion he will not find a good striker snd it is not possible to win epl whit such a poor dtrker like giroud
Get him at all costs . Proven goal scorer
perfect addition if Prof can buy him
wat a player! But doubt if wenger can cough £32m @ dis moment in tym. Giroud has had chances to prove himself but he misfires alot
Pls&pls wenger sign costa 4 us may be somthing would on front f’wd. If not girud cant do anything els.
we need such kind of player,he is world class striker.
32m is not a problem maybe 70m for Arsenal
Buy costa,world class,need ready made striker,not a work in progress.
Wenger should go for him to replace this arsenal flopp giroud. Happy new year gooners
D.Costa is a world class player,he culd ve be a superb addition in d Arsenal lineup but will A.Madrid let him go?
if wenger buys costa , i wil hang myself , 19 yr kid will do 4 wenger just to make some profit