Liverpool slap €55m price tag on 28-year-old star amid interest from Arsenal: Reports

Modified Apr 08, 2025 14:02 GMT

Arsenal are eyeing a Liverpool ace (not in picture)

Liverpool want €55 million for Arsenal target Diogo Jota this summer, according to TEAMtalk (via Empire of the Kop). The Portuguese forward has blown hot and cold this season, registering nine goals from 31 games across competitions for the Reds.

While the Merseyside club have scored the most goals (72) in the Premier League this season, Arne Slot remains on the hunt for attacking reinforcements this summer. Liverpool are likely to let Darwin Nunez leave and it now appears that they are ready to listen to offers for Diogo Jota as well.

Despite his recent struggles, the 28-year-old's stock remains high, with Arsenal apparently eyeing him with interest. The Gunners are lagging behind in the title race once again and are already planning for the summer.

A new forward remains on the north London side's agenda, as they look to lessen the creative burden on Bukayo Saka. Jota is proven in the Premier League and could hit the ground running with a move to Arsenal.

However, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa are also in the race while Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe wants the player as well. Interestingly, Liverpool are eyeing a move for Alexander Isak and are hoping to use the Magpies' interest in Jota to script a deal.

Newcastle have no desire to let their prized asset leave and any move for Jota will be independent of the Swede.

Are Arsenal and Liverpool eyeing a Bundesliga ace?

Liverpool and Arsenal are interested in Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz, according to journalist Graeme Bailey. The German midfielder has been on fire for the Bundesliga champions this season, registering 15 goals and 13 assists from 39 games across competitions.

Speaking to TBR Football, Bailey backed multiple clubs to be on the hunt for Wirtz at the end of the campaign.

"A lot of people ask about Wirtz and why it seems it is only Bayern Munich and Man City that are pushing hard to sign him," said Bailey.

He continued:

“And whilst Bayern and City have done the most work to this point, I am told not to totally discount others, especially in just making an offer – if you are Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool or even Real Madrid – who all like him – why wouldn’t you at least have the conversation?”

Manchester City have also reportedly identified the 21-year-old as a possible replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, who is set to leave this summer.

About the author

Deepungsu is a veteran football journalist who has been covering daily transfer roundups and news for over six years at Sportskeeda. He has written over 8500 articles for the website, and has garnered over 19.5Million reads.

Deepungsu holds a PG degree in Microbiology and an MBA degree in Total Quality Management. He has an extensive two-decade long writing experience, which includes a decade of sports blogging. His writing prowess has even led his work getting cited on the legendary Franz Beckenbauer's Wikipedia page.

Inspired by Diego Maradona, Deepungsu played as an attacking midfielder for his local club at subdivision level in his initial years and scored an important goal or two. However, his all-time favorite footballer is Lionel Messi, and evidently, he feels Argentina's glory in 2022 is his favorite FIFA World Cup moment for fulfilling his long-standing dream. He is also an ardent East Bengal fan.

Deepungsu has been a Manchester United supporter since the year 2000. Unsurprisingly, his favorite manager is Sir Alex Ferguson and the Scotsman helped him get through some of the toughest days of his life. Like the fiery Scot, Deepungsu also leaves no stone unturned when it comes to accuracy in articles and only relies on credible sources.

Despite believing in Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland to create an iconic rivalry, Deepungsu reckons no one can match the longevity of Messi and Ronaldo. He spends his leisure time writing about life on his blog, reading books, and playing the guitar.

Know More

Edited by Ritwik Kumar