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Diogo Jota 'is the signing of the season', insists Michael Owen - and he insists 'NOBODY could have envisaged the quality he's shown' since joining Liverpool in £41m move from Wolves

Michael Owen has claimed Liverpool's in-form forward Diogo Jota is 'the signing of the season' after his blistering start to the campaign.

Liverpool signed the Portugal international from Wolves for £41million in the summer and he has been in fine form so far, with nine goals in his first 15 games.

But former Anfield hero Owen said few expected Jota to be as impressive as he has been in the opening stages of the season.

Diogo Jota has hit the ground running at Liverpool with nine goals in his first 15 appearances
Michael Owen has said Jota is the 'signing of the season' after his u00a341million move from Wolves

'No one could've predicted that he would hit the ground running like he has,' the ex-Liverpool and England striker said on BT Sport.