Ange Postecoglou has bolstered Tottenham Hotspur’s attacking power, giving them the ability to compete for the top spot in the Premier League after a period of instability. However, there are plans to target additional transfers in January.
Tottenham is currently leading the league table after eight matches, with impressive victories over Manchester United and Liverpool, as well as a draw against Arsenal. Despite their success, injuries to key players are a cause for concern among supporters. Ivan Perisic will be out for most of the season, Manor Solomon is facing a lengthy layoff due to a knee injury, and Brennan Johnson is struggling with fitness so far.
With Richarlison’s form wavering and only one league goal this season, there is a possibility that Postecoglou will make a move for a new forward during the winter transfer window. According to sources in Spain, Jota, a 24-year-old winger from Al-Ittihad, could be reunited with his former manager at Tottenham. The loan signing of Jota would be a strategic move as the Saudi Pro League rules limit the number of registered foreign players to eight, and the £25m signing has not been given much opportunity to play.
Although Jota may be unfamiliar to English fans, Tottenham supporters may soon become acquainted with his name due to the persistent rumors of Postecoglou’s interest. During their time together at Celtic, Jota played in 83 matches under Postecoglou, scoring 28 goals and providing 26 assists. His performances were praised as “brilliant” by Queen of the South manager Marvin Bartley.
Being unable to play league football currently, Jota would find a tempting offer at Tottenham, where his abilities as a direct and creative threat in the attack would be valuable in light of the current injuries. Additionally, he could challenge Dejan Kulusevski, who has started all eight Premier League matches for Tottenham this season, scoring twice. While Kulusevski has been praised for his ball skills, he has only contributed directly to a goal in one out of every four matches on average over the past year, according to FBref.
Although Kulusevski’s form is improving, last year he failed to meet expectations. The lack of alternatives on the right flank could hinder Tottenham’s success, especially given that Postecoglou reportedly had doubts about the Swede ahead of this season, as reported by 90min.
On the other hand, Jota, who stands at 5 foot 9, may have had less exposure in Saudi Arabia, but he demonstrated his prolific abilities last year, scoring 15 goals and providing 12 assists across all competitions for Celtic. Journalist Josh Bunting even described one of his goals as “perfect.”
The addition of Jota’s dynamism and depth could be crucial for Tottenham’s quest for Champions League qualification and more this season. His presence could unlock offensive fluidity and consistency, complementing the versatile threat of Kulusevski and strengthening the attacking options in the squad.
