Crystal Palace are reportedly ready to sign Portuguese striker Jota at the end of the season.A report from TEAMtalk claims the Eagles have now joined the race for the £25m Portugal international, with competition from Premier League rivals West Ham United.Jota moved to Saudi Arabia Al-Ittihad during the summer transfer window, but was not part of their first team squad due to rules limiting the number of foreign players.
His move to Saudi Arabia has become a nightmare and he has to leave regularly to play. He has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months and it will be interesting to see if Crystal Palace can secure his services in the coming months.
The Eagles need to bring attacking firepower and the 24-year-old will add goals and creativity to the site. He can operate as a winger or as a central forward. His versatility is an added bonus for the Eagles..
Jota is reaching the peak of his career and he can’t afford to sit. He needs to play regularly to fulfill his potential and a move to the Premier League would be ideal for him. Crystal Palace will certainly offer him the opportunity to show his qualities at a high level on a regular basis.
West Ham could be an attractive optionMeanwhile, West Ham United also need to bring in a quality striker and the former Celtic star would be a great addition. A transfer to West Ham is probably a more attractive option for the player.The Hammers managed to win the UEFA Europa League last year and will compete in the UEFA Europa League this season. They are currently targeting the European qualifiers for next season as well. They are a club with a better team and more resources.
It will be interesting to see if Al-Ittihad is willing to buy the player out at the end of the season. If they don’t fit him into the first team, it would make sense for all parties to go their separate ways..
