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Publication date: Friday, September 18, 2020 4:32 AM
Liverpool have shown initial interest in signing Wolves forward Diogo Jota as a backup to their famous three forwards, according to a report.
Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah recently reached a combined 250 goals for the Reds. However, there is a clear lack of support behind the trio.
Divock Origi and Xherdan Shaqiri have shown their talents in several iconic moments but, overall, they have failed to offer enough competition.
Previous reports have claimed Watford Sarr striker is an ideal signing for Jurgen Klopp. TEAMtalk has revealed how Manchester United is also interested in Senegalese.
According to The timesPaul Joyce, however, Liverpool have registered an initial interest in a deal for Jota. Daily mail Reporter Dominic King, meanwhile, backs up those claims, stating that he is an alternative to Sarr.
Jota signed for Wolves in 2018 from Atlético de Madrid, following a loan from Molineux the previous season.
He has scored 44 goals for the Nuno Espirito Santo team in all competitions. Last season, he scored 16 goals and gave six assists in 48 games.
NONE WITH CLOSED LIPS IN THE ABSENCE OF JOTA
Nuno Espirito Santo was silent on why Diogo Jota was left out of the team for the Wolves’ Carabao Cup loss to Stoke on Thursday.
Jota was a surprise omission having been an unused substitute in Monday’s Premier League win at Sheffield United. but Nuno did not offer the reason.
He said: “It was not available, these are decisions that we have to make. We have to prepare the template.
“It was a big change, we have to take care of the players, improve our squad and our team and he was not available for the game. These are our decisions to make.
“It was not on the team list. There was no confusion. When a player is not on the summoned list, he sometimes watches the game, if he is away, he stays at home.
“It’s because we have a bubble, we have to make a list, all those details. Nothing strange.”
HOEVER SET FOR WOLVES SWITCH
Meanwhile, young Liverpool defender Ki-Jana Hoever is ready to move in the opposite direction.
The 18-year-old He only signed a new long-term contract last summer, after his 2018 move from Ajax.
According to the Daily mail, Liverpool insiders were initially willing to send him on loan for the current campaign.
However, the newspaper claims that they have changed their minds and are close to agreeing to their permanent departure.
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