Arsenal eye Liverpool star as Slot prepares summer overhaul

Cameron Smith

10 Feb 2025 09:30 GMT
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Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, Arne Slot, Liverpool — © IMAGO

Liverpool are prepared to sell Diogo Jota this summer and Arsenal have been tipped to rekindle their interest in the Portugal international.

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Jota has only started seven Premier League matches this season and Arne Slot is reportedly open to offloading the 28-year-old as he plans a major attacking overhaul at Anfield.

The Dutchman has enjoyed a sublime start to life in England, but he is already planning Liverpool’s summer transfer business and three key forwards could be sold as he looks to stamp his authority on the Reds’ first-team squad.

According to Anfield Watch, Jota, Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez may all be offloaded by Liverpool this summer, with the former attracting transfer interest from Arsenal.

Mikel Arteta’s side are in the market for a new striker and Jota has reportedly emerged as a potential transfer target amid his uncertain future under Slot.

The Portugal international is now 28 years old and he has missed 97 games through injury since his €44.7 million move from Wolverhampton Wanderers to Liverpool in 2020.

However, he has averaged a goal every 149 minutes throughout his Liverpool career and Arsenal could pursue a move this summer, with the Reds willing to negotiate a sale “for the right fee.”

Jota has two-and-a-half years remaining on his current contract at Anfield, while his Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) stands at €59.1m.

© IMAGO - Diogo Jota (right) with Arne Slot

Diogo Jota to join Arsenal?

Although Jota is being considered by Arsenal, FootballTransfers understands that RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko remains their key striker target for the upcoming summer transfer window.

The Gunners are also interested in signing Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres and Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak, while we have been informed that Athletic Club star Nico Williams will be pursued as Arteta looks to bring a new left winger to the club.