Liverpool forked out £40m to acquire Jota’s services from Wolverhampton Wanderers in the summer transfer window and the Portuguese international has hit the ground running in devastating fashion, scoring nine goals in 15 appearances across all competitions.
Jota’s goal tally includes a hattrick against Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League and only Mohamed Salah (10) has more goals for Jurgen Klopp’s side this season.
Like many observers, Owen has been taken aback by Jota’s immediate impact for the champions and the former England striker has labelled him as the finest summer acquisition so far.
"No one could’ve predicted that he would hit the ground running like he has," Owen, who began his professional career at Anfield, told BT Sport. "You’d have to say he’s the best signing of the season so far in the Premier League.
"He’s surprised me with his pace, I must admit. I think he’s far quicker than I gave him credit for. Against Atalanta he was electric.
"He just shows composure, a lot of people panic, they just get a shot off as soon as they get any form of space.
"I just think he’s scored headers, right foot, left foot, he’s scored everything so far and he’s looked the real deal in terms of linking play.
"Nobody could have envisaged the quality that he’s shown so far."
