Jota meets a key metric for a transfer to Tottenham in January, with Ange Postecoglou unlikely to have a 'massive' kitty to spend.And that means the Australian will be delving in to the loan market in the new year to strengthen his forward line at Spurs.
Whether or not the former Celtic boss believes Al-Ittihad's Jota, who almost certainly looks like he will leave his Jeddah adventure quicksticks after only being able to featured in limited matches for new boss Marcelo Gallardo.
The Portuguese winger did shake off the cobwebs by netting on Monday against Sepahan in the AFC Champions League, but seems certain to leave Saudi.Jota could be offered the comfort of a reunion in London with his former boss, under whom he secured a Treble before making the £25million switch to the Middle East.
Sky Sports report that Spurs will focus their recruitment on players aged 24 and under as Postecoglou looks to build a young dynasty.
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