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Liverpool transfer target Diego Costa is poised to have a massive goalscoring season, at Atletico Madrid.

Atletico's sporting director Jose Luis Caminero has today reportedly reiterated the club's no-sale stance on Costa, after the player himself yesterday poured cold water on attempts to move him to Anfield.

Liverpool had offered £21.8million for the 24-year-old forward, who bagged 20 goals in 44 matches for Atletico in the last campaign.

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It was a bid designed to trigger a release clause that would leave the decision in the Brazilian's hands - but he came out yesterday to say "...if the club want me to be here, I'm going to be here."

And now big cheese Caminero has seemingly slammed the door on Brendan Rodger's abortive attempt to tempt the striker to Merseyside.

Caminero said: "Diego Costa is a very important player for Atletico; we value him very highly and we are convinced that this year he is going to score a lot of goals with Atletico.

“He is an idol for the fans."