Liverpool have tabled a bid for Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa.Punto Pelota says Arsenal are also keen on the Brazilian, but it is only Liverpool which have so far made a firm offer for the striker.

Atletico directors met yesterday to discuss the offer and whether they could afford to lose Diego Costa after selling his former strike-partner Radamel Falcao to AS Monaco last month.

Diego Costa is aware of the Reds offer and keen to speak with the Premier League giants - with Atletico's approval.