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Josh Challies

'A steal for Liverpool': Wolves fans react to Jota transfer agreement

It's set to be quite the weekend for Liverpool fans, with big moves in the transfer market being made before Sunday's clash against Chelsea.

Jurgen Klopp's side announced the capture of Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich yesterday, setting social media ablaze in celebrations.

However, it quickly emerged that the work in the market is not done yet as the Premier League champions have also signed Diogo Jota from Wolves.

The Portugal international has caught the eye in the past few seasons in the top-flight, establishing himself as a core member of Nuno Espirito Santo's exciting side.

Club officials moved quickly to secure a big-money switch that sees Jota become the fourth most expensive player in Liverpool history behind Virgil van Dijk, Alisson Becker and Naby Keita.

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Liverpool have tracked Jota for the past two seasons in the Premier League, with his pace, work-rate and ability to play in a number of positions seen as attractive traits to Klopp in his attempts to secure some top-quality competition for the likes of Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah.

Jota has scored 16 goals across the last two full seasons in the top flight at Wolves.

But it is his work-rate on and off the ball that has particularly impressed Klopp, it is understood.

Jota 's arrival is a big boost to Liverpoo l's attacking line, providing depth beyond Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah - especially if Xherdan Shaqiri leaves.

Not only that but the general consensus among Wolves supporters is that Liverpool have got themselves a very good deal for the price being reported.

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