Celtic legend Stiliyan Petrov says his former club have to ensure they strike a deal with Benfica to turn Jota's loan permanent as part of their summer transfer business.
Manager Ange Postecoglou has already struck a long-term deal for centre-back Cameron Carter Vickers who impressed on loan from Tottenham Hotspur during their 2021/22 Premiership title winning campaign, while Benjamin Siegrist has left Dundee United to bolster the goalkeeping department. Left-back Alexandro Bernabei is expected to join from Argentine side Lanus.
It's Jota though who fans want to see with the scarf above his head after an outstanding loan stint last season saw him score 13 goals and provide 14 assists. Both clubs have agreed a fee in the region of £6.5 million to seal his permanent return to Glasgow but as of yet, no confirmation has been provided by other club. Petrov reckons the deal needs done as a matter of urgency.
