Liverpool have agreed to pay Wolves £41 million for the transfer of Portuguese forward Diogo Jota who has scored 44 goals for Wolves in 131 appearances. The deal could rise to £45 million with add-ons.
The 23-year-old Portugal international is set to sign a five year deal with the reigning Premier League champions which would make him the second major signing of the club this summer after the arrival of Thiago Alcantara to Anfield.
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— Thiago Alcantara (@Thiago6) September 18, 2020
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Below are other latest updates from the transfer market:
Bertrand Traore joins Aston Villa
Aston Villa have signed Bertrand Traore from Lyon. The Premier League club paid £17 million to secure the signature of the 25-year-old forward who scored only four goals in 35 appearances last season. This is the second coming of the Burkina Faso international to the Premier League as he has spent three years of his career at Chelsea before he moved to Lyon.
Alex Telles transfer to Manchester United
Alex Telles could become a Premier League player any moment from now as Manchester United have agreed terms with his club, Porto. The 27-year-old full-back and Brazil international is expected to sign a five-year deal with the Premier League giants. Despite that, Paris Saint Germain are still trying to hijack the deal from Manchester United.
Gareth Bale transfer Saga
Gareth Bale was in London and drove himself to Tottenham training ground on Friday. This could be a sign that the 31-year-old embattled Real Madrid and Wales international is on the verge of sealing his loan move back to Tottenham where he joined Madrid from in 2013.
Liverpool are interested in Ousmane Dembele
If viral reports are anything to go by, Premier League champions, Liverpool have shown interest in Barcelona and France international Ousmane Dembele. They are reportedly making inquiries on whether they could bring the 23-year-old star to Anfield on loan.
Jules Kounde’s transfer to Manchester City
21-year-old French center-back Jules Kounde could move to Manchester City in a swap deal. The Premier League club wants to give Kounde’s club Sevilla their 32-year-old Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi in order to bring the French youngster to City.
Danny Ings is not for sale
Southampton’s Danny Ings who almost finished last season as Premier League’s highest goalscorer is not for sale. The manager of the 28-year-old English star, Ralph Hasenhuttl, has said that anything related to Ings leaving the club this summer is not “discussable”.
Moise Kean may Return to Juventus
Moise Kean left Juventus in the summer of 2019 for Premier League club, Everton. Ever since he joined the club, he has found it difficult to cope. Hence, Juventus are reportedly interested in bringing him back to Italian Serie A.
Michael Olise transfer saga
Michael Olise could find his way into elite football in England. The 18-year-old midfielder who currently plays for Reading is being wanted by Leeds, Wolves, and Arsenal. Olise who is eligible to play for either Nigeria or England was called up to the France U18 in 2019.
Memphis Depay’s transfer saga
Lyon’s Memphis Depay could be on his way to Italian Serie A side AC Milan. The 26-year-old Dutch forward could be used for a swap deal which will see him join Milan while Milan’s 23-year-old Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paqueta joins Lyon.
