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The forgotten Jota would be allowed to leave Al-Ittihad on loan in January; Newcastle United are reportedly a decision.
New coach Marcelo Gallardo would be pleased to allow the winger to temporarily leave the reigning Saudi Pro League champions as he prepares to succeed sacked Nuno Espirito Santo. Former Celtic star Jota spent the season on the sidelines in Jeddah after leaving the Scottish Premiership champions last time out. summer, after not being chosen as one of the 8 foreign players allowed for the Pro League team.
This has relegated the 25-year-old to friendlies and in the AFC Champions League and he is reportedly keen to return to European football when the winter window opens. This has sparked theories that a return to Celtic Park could be on the way. cards to revive his career after winning the Scottish Treble last season.
However, Saudi media outlet So3ody Sports reports that Newcastle are the favourites to strike a deal. The Magpies’ Public Investment Fund (PIF) owns a 75 percent stake in Ittihad.
Jota is said to be on a “short list” of players via Eddie Howe. The connection between the two clubs could see Celtic excluded from any move if they were contemplating a rapprochement.
A possible delay to the move to Tyneside could arise if Premier League clubs vote in favor of a rule change in January. Premier League groups will vote at the next general shareholders meeting on a proposal to accelerate the ban on player loans to the English. The most sensible leak between related clubs is the January move window, which may block Newcastle’s link with Ittihad.