Arsenal have added Wolves forward Diogo Jota to their transfer wishlist, a report claims – and the Molineux club face a fight to keep hold of three other stars.

Wolves have backed up their impressive 2018-19 season by continuing to fight in the top half of the Premier League this season, while also impressing in the Europa League.

Naturally, that has seen several of their most important players linked with moves to traditionally bigger clubs, with Jota one of the names most in demand.

Reports last month indicated that Manchester United were interested in the 23-year-old, who has scored 15 goals in 37 appearances this season – but now the Daily Mail say a new name is in the frame.

United could consider making Odion Ighalo’s loan move permanent instead of spending big on Jota, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirming that it was not beyond the realms of possibility for the Nigerian to stay.

Therefore, other suitors will be alert to Jota’s situation, as the Portugal international continues to impress.

According to the Mail, Arsenal have joined the race for Jota as they search for reinforcements out wide, although Wolves are determined to earn as high a fee as possible.

Since Wolves will owe a percentage of the transfer fee to his former club Atletico Madrid when Jota is sold, they are prepared to push his valuation up to ensure they still get a fair slice.

However, they may be powerless to stop some of their biggest names leaving, with the report warning that it will be tough to keep hold of all of Raul Jimenez, Ruben Neves and Adama Traore.

The latter is now attracting interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona after a stellar season, although they would have concerns about a reoccurring shoulder injury that has hampered his progress in 2020.