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‘Jota a Mane-esque signing & could play for any big club’ – Thompson lauds Liverpool’s transfer business

Diogo Jota has the potential to be another Sadio Mane-esque addition for Liverpool, says Phil Thompson, with the Portuguese forward considered to be capable of turning out for “all of the big clubs”.

Jurgen Klopp bought into that potential when putting a £41 million ($53m) transfer in place with Wolves.

The reigning Premier League champions were in need of greater attacking depth when completing that agreement, with the likes of Mane and Mohamed Salah requiring assistance and cover.

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Jota, who has already opened his goal account for the Reds, is capable of providing that as a player who can operate across the front line.