Tottenham Hotspur has expressed interest in acquiring former Celtic winger Jota on a short-term loan, as per a report by The Times. The 24-year-old Portuguese player is currently available for loan due to his ineligibility to play for the Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad, which is limited to having eight foreign players. This potential move would result in Jota reuniting with Ange Postecoglou, with whom he had previously collaborated at Celtic. Since joining Al Ittihad in a £25 million summer move from Celtic, Jota has only made eight appearances for the team.
While Tottenham’s primary focus for the January transfer window is to secure a centre-back, they are also in search of short-term cover on the wing due to injuries to Manor Solomon and Ivan Perisic. In other transfer news, former Chelsea forward Timo Werner is reportedly a target for Manchester United, according to Sky Germany.
Werner is said to be discontent with his situation at RB Leipzig, and although there is interest from United, he prefers to stay at least until next summer. Similarly, United is monitoring the possibility of a move for Werner ahead of the transfer window. Meanwhile, Rangers winger Ross McCausland has agreed to a new contract with the club, extending until the summer of 2027. This decision comes despite growing interest from clubs in England and across Europe.
Swansea has made a significant signing by bringing in former Crystal Palace and Everton winger Yannick Bolasie on a two-month deal. Bolasie, who has extensive Premier League experience, was a free agent after leaving Turkish side Caykur Rizespor at the end of last season. Additionally, he has 50 appearances for the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In management updates, David Artell has been confirmed as the new head coach of Grimsby, while Morecambe has appointed former player Ged Brannan as their new manager. Bologna’s sporting director Marco Di Vaio has stated that Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson will not be moving in the January transfer window. Similarly, Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is reportedly Chelsea’s top target for January, and Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne hopes to make a return to football early next year after suffering a hamstring injury.
Furthermore, Manchester United’s Donny van de Beek has expressed his desire to make a January move to another club after experiencing limited playing time, and Napoli has stated that Victor Osimhen is not for sale in January. Lastly, Barcelona is set to make a move for a midfielder in the January transfer window following confirmation of Gavi’s torn ACL injury while on international duty with Spain.