Manchester City 'decide against deadline day move for Diego Costa'

Manchester City reportedly have no interest in signing Diego Costa on a short-term contract.

As a result of Sergio Aguero's fitness issues since June, Gabriel Jesus has been left as the lone recognised centre forward in Pep Guardiola's squad.

The Spaniard has frequently insisted that there are no plans to make any senior additions before the end of the January transfer window.

According to the Daily Mail, Guardiola is not tempted to bring in former Atletico Madrid and Chelsea frontman Costa on a free transfer.

The 32-year-old has been without a club since Atletico agreed to terminate his contract at the turn of the year.

City currently hold a three-point advantage at the top of the Premier League table, scoring 37 goals from their 20 fixtures.