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Diogo Jota to Liverpool: Football Club agree £45m deal for Wolves forward

Liverpool Football Club has agreed on a deal for Wolves forward Diogo Jota, with the 23-year-old set to head to Melwood to undergo a medical before completing the deal on Saturday.

The Portuguese international has scored 44 goals in 131 appearances for Wolves, will be joining the Reds in a deal worth an initial £41 million. As being reported, that fee could eventually rise to £45 million with add-ons.

Reds an even better chance of retaining their Premier League crown this term, as the forward can play in a variety of positions across the front line. And will also provide Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino with additional competition upfront.

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Last week, Jota was an unused substitute in Wolves 2-0 victory over Sheffield United.

Furthermore, he was also left out of the Wolves squad by Nuno Espirito Santo for the mid-week League Cup defeat against Stoke City.

Premier League champions has also secured the signing of Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich in a deal worth up to £25m, reportedly.

The Spaniard signed a four-year contract as he takes over the No.6 jersey from the departed Dejan Lovren.

In a separate deal, Wolves are set to sign Liverpool’s 18-year-old Dutch defender Ki-Jana Hoever.

As being reported, Hoever’s move is expected to be worth an initial £9 million, with a possible additional £4.5 million in add-ons plus a 15 per cent sell-on clause.

Saman Siddiqui

I am a freelance journalist, holding a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication and an MS in Peace and Conflict Studies, associated with the electronic media industry since 2006 in various capacities. Here at OyeYeah, I cover a range of genres, from journalism to fiction to fashion, including reviews, and fact findings. 

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