Jota's impressive early season form for Celtic is already catching the eye of envious clubs, it has been claimed.
The Portuguese winger was a key summer signing for boss Ange Postecoglou and has impressed in flashes during their Champions League Group F campaign, scoring against RB Leipzig in a game which ultimately finished 3-1 to the Bundesliga side. Former Scotland and Rangers boss Alex McLeish can't believe the Hoops got a deal done for Jota as he is the complete package.
He claims that he's been made aware that there suitors lining up for the former Benfica man after a good night in Germany, that proved difficult overall for his club. McLeish told Football Insider: I was astonished at the deal Celtic did for Jota. In the beginning I thought he was a bit fancy, step overs, that kind of thing. Can he set people up, can beat people, can he put in crosses, can he head the ball?
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“The answer to every one of those questions is a positive yes. From what I hear, clubs have an eye on him. He had a few more alight chances against Leipzig.
"So he could have had another goal. To be honest, I think Celtic were too open. Leipzig were open as well which is why Celtic had quite a few chances.
"But take nothing away from Jota. He is having a remarkable season.”
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