Jota Silva on the verge of joining Sporting, but deal won't be permanent | OneFootball

After the latest proposal was presented, Sporting’s management believes that Jota Silva is no longer slipping away from the Lions

Jota Silva is unlikely to slip through Sporting’s fingers now. Although a proposal for the player’s loan was rejected by the owner of Nottingham Forest, Frederico Varandas’ SAD has come forward with a new loan agreement for the Portuguese international. The Lions believe the player is closer than ever to becoming a reinforcement for Rui Borges.

According to information published by the newspaper A Bola, the most recent proposal from the Alvalade club for the ‘number 20’ of the tricky trees is for a loan valid for one season, with a purchase option. The deal’s value is subject to variables, increasing with the striker’s appearances and goals.

In the initial phase of negotiations, Evangelos Marinakis wanted a permanent sale of Jota Silva’s rights, but after some reflection, he believed that this scenario would not be fair for a player who had few opportunities as a starter at Nottingham Forest and who has not been among Nuno Espírito Santo’s recent choices.

Although he has also attracted interest from Leeds, the Portuguese international believes that a move to Sporting will be more advantageous for his career, considering that the Lions will be fighting for a third consecutive league title and have a guaranteed spot in the main phase of the Champions League. The striker could attract attention and become an option for Roberto Martínez for the 2026 World Cup.

Jota Silva – valued at 15 million euros – played in 37 matches for Nottingham Forest last season: 31 in the Premier League, five in the FA Cup, and one in the English League Cup. Rarely a starting option in England, the winger scored four goals and provided two assists. The player came off the bench in the first round of this season’s Premier League.

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