Al Ittihad winger Jota is in the interest of the Premier League, but would prefer to go to Tottenham Hotspur.
Brentford, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham and West Ham United are monitoring Jota’s situation at Al Ittihad.
This is according to 90Min, who claim Jota could make a move in the January transfer window.
Jota only joined Al Ittihad in a £25 million move from Celtic in July but is already surplus to requirements in Saudi Arabia.
Jota now wants to terminate his contract and leave Al Ittihad on a free transfer, paving the way for a return to Europe.
The Portuguese winger may not play until January, but it could be a good idea to join a new club and prepare for the second half of the season.
Premier League interest in Jota remains as Tottenham links remain
If Jota does indeed leave Al Ittihad – whether now or in January – he will have no shortage of suitors.
Brentford, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham and West Ham United are all said to be interested in bringing Jota to England.
However, the most obvious link is with Tottenham Hotspur and Spurs are also said to be interested.
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou worked with Jota at Celtic and this situation in Saudi Arabia could pave the way for a reunion in north London.
Jota is said to “eventually love” to sign for Tottenham and team up with Postecoglou again, giving Spurs an edge over their Premier League rivals.
Tottenham may need another winger in January
Jota would certainly like to work with Postecoglou again after the Australian called him a “special player” during their time together in Glasgow.
The 24-year-old scored 28 goals and 26 assists in 83 games for Postecoglou and eventually became a star by earning a move to Saudi Arabia.
Tottenham have now seen Ivan Perisic and Manor Solomon suffer injuries, while Son Heung-min plays as a striker this season.
This could mean there is room for a new winger in January, especially with Perisic potentially leaving for Hajduk Split.
Jota could be the ideal addition for Spurs given his ability to create magic and his understanding of Postecoglou’s style.
