Everton transfer news as update emerges on former Celtic winger Jota
Everton, Newcastle and Brighton have all weighed up moves for former Celtic winger Jota, who’s expected to leave, according to HITC.
The news outlet reported on 30 May that the Portuguese winger is likely to return to the United Kingdom this summer due to the lack of game time at Al-Ittihad.
He moved to Celtic last summer for a £25million fee and was tracked by the Toffees in the January transfer window as well.
A cut-price move for Jota would make sense for Everton
A cut-price move for Jota would make sense for the club as their financial situation has been constrained in recent years due to FFP and PSR rules.
The opportunity to sign a player of Jota’s calibre would be a significant boost to the squad without straining the club’s finances.
Jota’s performances for Celtic before his move to Al-Ittihad were impressive, with 27 goal involvements in 34 league appearances in 2022/23.
This demonstrates his ability to perform at a high level in a competitive league, which could translate well to the Premier League.
His versatility, capable of playing on either wing or as a second striker, would also provide the Toffees with tactical flexibility in their attacking options.
The potential departure of players like Arnaut Danjuma and Jack Harrison and the inconsistent performances of others highlight the need for reinforcements.
Jota’s creativity, dribbling ability and goal-scoring threat would significantly enhance the Toffees’ attacking capabilities, providing a much-needed boost in their quest to improve their league position next term.
In other Everton news, an update has emerged on the club’s pursuit to sign a Chelsea attacker who’s set to leave this summer.
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