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Report: Arsenal abandon Diego Costa pursuit

Arsenal reportedly end their interest in Atletico Madrid foward Diego.

Arsenal have reportedly abandoned their pursuit of Atletico Madrid hitman Diego Costa amid less-than-impressive scouting reports.

The Brazil-born Spain international has been repeatedly linked with a big-money move to the Emirates Stadium in recent months, with speculation indicating that a summer switch could be on the cards.

However, according to Goal.com, Gunners manager Arsene Wenger has opted against prolonging his interest in the 25-year-old upon receiving word from chief scout Steve Rowley that the marksman may not click with Arsenal's style.

Costa is believed to have had a £30m buyout clause inserted into his fresh deal at the Vicente Calderon last summer, which expires in 2018.

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Atletico Madrid's Diego Costa celebrates after scoring his team's second goal against Almeria on September 14, 2013
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