Nuno Espirito Santo breaks silence on “amazing” Diogo Jota’s move to Liverpool

Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo has heaped praise on Diogo Jota ahead of the player’s imminent move to Liverpool.

The Reds have agreed a £45m deal with Wolves to sign the Portuguese winger, and the move looks set to be officially announced by both clubs by the end of Saturday.

Jota spent three seasons at Wolves, scoring 44 goals in 131 appearances, and was a crucial part of Nuno’s first-team squad.

And speaking ahead of his side’s Premier League clash with Manchester City on Monday, Nuno wished Jota well on his new move.

“Diogo is amazing,” he said. “What Diogo did for us is absolutely fantastic. Things happen when naturally they should happen. He’s going to the right place. He’ll never be forgotten by our fans.”

Jota, who joined Wolves from Atletico Madrid three years ago, was left out of Wanderers’ starting lineup in their Premier League opener against Sheffield United.

Nor was he included in the squad for Thursday night’s Carabao Cup tie with Stoke City.

Jurgen Klopp has been impressed by Jota, who has been a key man as Wolves have claimed successive seventh place finishes in the Premier League.

And he sees the 23-year-old as ideal backup to Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah, with the flexible forward, who has scored 44 goals in 131 games for Wolves, capable of covering all three attacking positions.

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Reds youngster Ki-Jana Hoever set to move in the opposite direction to Molineux in a separate deal for £9million plus £4.5m in add-ons with a 15% sell-on clause.

With Jota and midfielder Thiago Alcantara being signed over the course of just a few days, Liverpool will be happy with their business as they prepare to defend their Premier League title.

It remains to be seen if there are any other new arrivals through the door before the transfer window slams shut next month.