West Ham United are working on a deal to sign Portuguese winger Jota from Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad before the transfer window closes this week.
David Moyes is pushing to add a new winger to his frontline and the club are hoping to reach an agreement over the signing of Jota, who starred for Celtic before leaving Europe this summer.
Telegraph Sport understands that nothing has been agreed on Jota, as of Tuesday morning, but that West Ham are hopeful of getting a loan deal over the line in time – if the significant financial complications of a switch can be sorted.
West Ham had been hoping to sign teenage forward Ibrahim Osman from Nordsjaelland but that deal has stalled due to the Danish side’s demands. A transfer could yet materialise for the 19-year-old, who is also admired by Brighton.
With West Ham looking to add a new forward to the squad, Saïd Benrahma could depart the club for France. Lyon are thought to be ready to pay around £15 million for Benrahma, and there is also interest from Marseille.
Jota excelled at Celtic over the last two seasons, contributing 28 goals and 26 assists in 83 games after joining from Benfica. In July he joined Al-Ittihad for a reported fee of £25 million. He has since made 11 appearances for the Saudi side, scoring two goals.
Jota excelled at Celtic over the last two seasons, contributing 28 goals and 26 assists in 83 games after joining from Benfica. In July he joined Al-Ittihad for a reported fee of £25 million. He has since made 11 appearances for the Saudi side, scoring two goals.
