Liverpool reportedly had four attacking options to sign this summer, opting to make a move for then-Wolves star Diogo Jota. Jota made the switch to Anfield and has impressed with the Premier League champions.
Many believe the Portuguese star should become a starter for the Reds, potentially replacing Roberto Firmino in Jurgen Klopp’s front-line.
But it could have been very different for Liverpool with Timo Werner, Ismaila Sarr, and Jonathan David reportedly their other options.
The Times claim the four became two, and it seems the Reds got lucky by missing out on David. David wanted to play every week and joined Lille, where a route straight into the first-team was clear, from Gent.
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