The Brentford ace could be heading to Derby County, according to the bookies.
Popular bookmakers SkyBET have installed the Rams as the new favourites in the race to sign Brentford’s attacking midfielder Jota.
The 26-year-old was in sensational form for the Bees last term, scoring 12 goals and chipping in with five assists in just 21 Championship outings.
The Spaniard moved to Griffin Park from Eibar in the summer of 2014, and has since firmly established himself as a real fan favourite at Brentford.
Brentford’s Jota in action
Unfortunately for them though, his superb displays last term did not go unnoticed, with various Premier League clubs considering making an approach for him this summer, according to Sky Sports.
So perhaps it comes a somewhat of a surprise to see SkyBET list Derby as 7/4 favourites in the race to sign Jota, ahead of Burnley at 7/2 and West Ham at 8/1.
The Brentford ace would be a really impressive acquisition for the Rams, and he would surely add a whole new level of potency to their attacking play.
And if Gary Rowett does manage to bring the 26-year-old to the east Midlands this summer, it would be a massive statement of intent from Derby.
Gary Rowett
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