Costa's situation has been complicated by his desire to return to Atletico Madrid, who are currently under a FIFA - imposed transfer embargo until January. (footyextras.com)
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Gervinho was signed by Arsenal from Ligue 1 side Lille two seasons back, when there was an on - going transfer embargo about captain Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri. (arsenalbanter.com)