In a move that has shocked the Liverpool faithful, the club is reportedly considering the sale of star forward Diogo Jota to generate funds for a marquee striker signing this summer. According to reliable sources close to the club, Liverpoolโs recruitment team โ now operating under new manager Arne Slot โ is preparing for a reshuffle in attack, and Jota could be the surprising casualty.
The Portuguese international, often referred to by fans as โAnfieldโs best finisher,โ has built a reputation for scoring crucial goals in tight matches and boasts one of the best goal-per-minute ratios in the squad. However, persistent injury concerns and tactical shifts under Slotโs new system have placed Jotaโs long-term role at Anfield under scrutiny.
Reports suggest that Liverpool are targeting a high-profile striker from a top European club, with names like Victor Osimhen, Dusan Vlahoviฤ, and Alexander Isak all being mentioned. To fund such a mega-money move โ expected to cost in the region of ยฃ80โ100 million โ the Reds are believed to be open to cashing in on Jota, who still commands strong value in the market.
Fans have reacted furiously online, with one supporter writing:
๐ฃ๏ธ โArne Slot shouldnโt let this happen, weโre losing if this happens.โ
Many believe Jota still has a huge role to play and argue that his experience, versatility, and killer instinct in front of goal make him irreplaceable.
While nothing has been confirmed officially, insider sources say talks are ongoing behind the scenes, and Liverpool could make a decision before the end of the month. If true, this could be one of the most controversial moves of the summer window โ and one that would send shockwaves through the Premier League.
