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Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has emerged as a surprise candidate for a summer exit amid growing concerns over his persistent injury struggles, with club officials reportedly open to offers for the Portuguese international.

The 28-year-old, hailed as a £45 million bargain following his 2020 move from Wolverhampton Wanderers, now faces an uncertain future at Anfield as the Reds contemplate an attacking overhaul.

Jota’s Liverpool career has been defined by recurring fitness setbacks, with records revealing he has missed 93 matches across all competitions since joining the club – equivalent to nearly two full seasons.

His 2023/24 campaign typified these struggles: a knee collateral ligament tear in February 2024 sidelined him for 13 games, followed by a hip injury in April that cost him four more appearances.

This followed a 2022/23 season where a calf injury sustained in October 2022 ruled him out for 24 consecutive matches.

The pattern extends through to this season, with the forward already enduring three separate spells on the treatment table, including a recent muscle injury in January 2025 that sidelined him for four games.

When fit, Jota has delivered—his 64 goals and 22 assists in 174 appearances translate to a direct goal contribution every 108 minutes.

But this season’s 2-1 Carabao Cup final defeat to Newcastle United highlighted the dichotomy?

Jota completed just four passes and failed to register a shot on target before being substituted in the 57th minute, drawing scathing fan criticism as he was not at 100% after his most recent setback.

Amid talk that Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez could depart the club, reports have now suggested that FSG is likewise open to Jota departing.

Empire of the Kop has reported that Liverpool has set an asking price of €50m-€55m (£42.9m-£47.2m) for Diogo Jota, as speculation mounts over the Portuguese forward’s future at Anfield.

With Wolves, Aston Villa, and Newcastle United all expressing interest in the 28-year-old, negotiations could be forthcoming as the summer transfer window approaches.

There has been speculation about a potential swap deal with Newcastle United that could see Alexander Isak move to Anfield in exchange for Diogo Jota.

Eddie Howe is known to be an admirer of Liverpool’s number 20, but the Tyneside club are understandably hesitant to let go of their Swedish striker, according to the report.

Liverpool’s hierarchy appears increasingly reluctant to build around a player missing 30-40% of matches annually.

With Salah’s contract expiring in 2025 and Nunez being dubbed as a summer exit already, Liverpool’s attack stands at a crossroads this summer.

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