Liverpool have revealed their asking price for Diogo Jota as Newcastle, Aston Villa, and Wolves lead the race to sign Portugal forward in the summer.
This makes it an interesting three-way Premier League battle for the Liverpool man’s signature.
The Mersey-side Reds will be open to listen to offers for the Portuguese forward, recent reports claim, with Wolves said to be eager to bring him back to Molineux ahead of next season.
Arne Slot’s side have set a reasonable demand of around £43m for the Portugal international, Empire of the Kop reports.
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Aside from Wolves, Villa and Newcastle are also preparing to make summer bids for him. However, Newcastle is reportedly looking at making a cash-plus-player deal, with Alexander Isak named as the player needed to complete the swap.
Newcastle looks to be ahead over their fellow suitors due to Liverpool’s interest in Alexander Isak.
The “You never walk alone” will also look to battle it out with Arsenal to land the Swedish striker.
In hindsight, Eddie Howe’s Magpies would rather not sell him. But possibly convince him to join Liverpool if Jota heads to the other way as part of the deal.
The 28-year-old joined Liverpool from Wolves in 2020, but his impact has been curtailed by injuries in each of the last three seasons.
Nevertheless, he has managed 65 goals and 23 assists in 176 appearances for the club. He has won two Premier League titles and is on track to win a third as Arne Slot’s team sit 11 points clear of Arsenal.
