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LaLiga: Lyon forward Moussa Dembele in talks to join Atletico Madrid as replacement for Diego Costa

The 24-year-old Dembele has scored 45 goals in 105 games for French leader Lyon, but has lost his place in the side to Tino Kadewere this season. His Lyon contract runs until June 2023 but sporting director Juninho will not stand in his way.

LaLiga: Atletico Madrid agree to terminate striker Diego Costa's contract

Costa arrived at Atletico in 2006 at the age of 17, going on to play 215 matches over two spells (2010-14 and then 2018-20) either side of three seasons at Chelsea, scoring 83 goals and providing 36 assists.

LaLiga: Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa sidelined for four weeks due to blood clot in right leg

Costa will miss Atletico's Champions League game at home to Lokomotiv Moscow on Wednesday and is expected to be out for at least a month.

Champions League: Thigh injury rules out Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa for Bayern Munich clash

Atletico did not specify for how long the 32-year-old would be absent due to the knock, which forced him off the field during his side's 2-0 win at Celta Vigo on Saturday.

LaLiga: Luis Suarez, Diego Costa 'can play together for sure,' says Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone

The 33-year-old forward Suarez joined Atletico after six seasons at Barcelona with Costa, 31, saying he welcomed the arrival but would fight for his place in the side.

LaLiga: Lionel Messi scores in first game since Barcelona transfer dispute; Luis Suarez nets brace for Atletico Madrid

Luis Suarez, whose departure was confirmed on Thursday, marked his Atletico Madrid debut by scoring twice in a 6-1 win over Granada.

Atletico Madrid's Diego Costa and Santiago Arias test positive for COVID-19, both players asymptomatic

Before the resumption of training on Friday, the entire Atletico Madrid first team squad underwent tests except for Costa and Arias.

LaLiga: Barcelona keep title race alive with narrow win over Valladolid; Atletico Madrid edge past Real Betis

Other than his assist for Vidal, Messi was limited to a pair of shots, including a free kick that Masip palmed over his bar.

LaLiga: Lionel Messi records 700th goal in Barcelona's bitter draw to Atletico Madrid; Real Mallorca thump Celta Vigo

Barcelona’s third draw in four rounds left it in second place, one point behind leader Real Madrid.

LaLiga: Iago Aspas' late strike helps Celta Vigo hold Barcelona to thrilling 2-2 draw; Atletico Madrid beat Alaves

Quique Setien’s Barcelona twice threw away their lead against Celta Vigo and despite climbing to the top of the table with 69 points, can be pushed back to second if Real Madrid win against Espanyol on Sunday.