Report: Spurs interested in deal if 24-year-old becomes available
Report: Spurs interested in deal if 24-year-old becomes available
90 Minutes have claimed that Tottenham Hotspur continue to keep tabs on Jota as the winger attempts to find a solution for his future.Things haven’t gone as planned for Jota since he left Celtic for £25million in the summer.
Last week we published a report from the Daily Mirror which explained that the striker would not feature for the Saudi Pro League side as he is not registered as the club has exceeded the permitted number of matches at the stranger.The report claimed that the 24-year-old was of interest to Spurs and that Ange Postecoglou was ready to reunite with the player.Spurs are one of several clubs monitoring Jota’s situation90 Minutes have now confirmed Tottenham’s interest in Jota and said they are one of several clubs monitoring the situation. It is claimed that the Portuguese star is currently negotiating with Al Ittihad to find a solution, with the striker hoping to be released from his contract.The publication adds that Spurs would be interested in a deal if Jota’s contract was terminated and he was available on a free transfer.The report suggests that Al Ittihad could also opt to keep the former Celtic for a few more months and sell him in the January window.
Spurs web reviewsIt would not be in Al Ittihad’s interest to terminate Jota’s contract now rather than secure a transfer fee for him in January. It remains to be seen whether Spurs will continue to be interested in the 24-year-old if he is not available on a free transfer.