Saudi Pro League facet Al-Ittihad are eager to signal Celtic winger Jota.
Sky Sports News perceive discussions have taken place by way of intermediaries, however no official bid has gone in but.
Celtic wish to hold the 24-year-old and would solely contemplate promoting him for a major switch charge.
Jota received the PFA Scotland Goal of the Season after his purpose towards rivals Rangers
Benfica could be due 30 per cent of any future switch charge for Jota, who joined Celtic on mortgage in 2021 earlier than the Glasgow club triggered a buyout clause final summer season.
Jota signed a five-year deal and scored 15 targets and supplied 12 assists final season.
Al-Ittihad have not too long ago signed Karim Benzema from Real Madrid and N’Golo Kante from Chelsea, following their PIF takeover.
Celtic agree Tilio phrases
Celtic are closing in on a deal for Melbourne City’s Marco Tilio
Celtic have agreed a deal to signal Melbourne City ahead Marco Tilio.
It is known paperwork is being finalised and the Hoops hope to finish the switch this week.
The Australia worldwide, 21, can play on each wings and in addition as a centre ahead and would grow to be supervisor Brendan Rodgers’ second signing since returning to the club.
Tilio scored 9 targets within the A-League for champions Melbourne City final season.
Rodgers: time to strengthen
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers says it’s a good time to strengthen his ‘thrilling squad’ throughout th summer season switch window
Sky Sports News understands the club’s board will again Brendan Rodgers within the switch market to assist him ship home success and compete within the Champions League.
Celtic have already signed midfielder Odin Thiago Holm on a five-year deal, as he turned Rodgers’ first signing since returning to Glasgow and the Parkhead boss is eager extra comply with.
“It’s a good time to strengthen whenever you have done well,” he mentioned. “It’s not going to be lots of numbers.
“Over the final couple of years they’ve constructed a squad, so it is a case of growing that and including high quality the place we will. I’m actually excited with the gamers right here as a result of it is a younger squad and there is nonetheless numerous development in that.”
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