Nottingham Forest have climbed to second place in the Premier League after securing another impressive victory.
Under Nuno Espirito Santo’s leadership, the team has exceeded expectations, surpassing even the success he achieved at Wolves, where they consistently vied for Europa League spots.
Forest are now firmly on track to fulfill Evangelos Marinakis’ ambition of securing European football. However, there is no room for complacency.
This remarkable progress has been made possible through Marinakis’ vision and financial backing, with additional support from Lina Souloukou.
Despite these positive strides, there may be a surprising departure on the horizon, as Jota Silva is reportedly attracting interest despite only joining the club in the summer.
Jota Silva, who arrived from Portugal during the summer transfer window, has been utilized frequently by Nuno Espirito Santo, featuring in 19 matches across all competitions.
While he has only started four games and contributed one goal and one assist, his performances have shown promise.
Interestingly, reports suggest that Jota Silva could be on the move in January, though it’s unclear whether a loan or permanent transfer is being considered.
According to The Daily Mail, there is interest in the player, and Forest might be exploring a potential replacement, with Manchester City’s James McAtee mentioned as a £25 million target.
While Jota Silva has demonstrated flashes of quality in limited appearances, the prospect of his departure seems unexpected.
James McAtee, who impressed during his loan at Sheffield United, could be seen as an upgrade, but Manchester City are unlikely to part ways with him. McAtee recently shone against Leicester and earned praise from Pep Guardiola.
As the January transfer window approaches, anything is possible. However, it’s likely that Jota Silva will only leave if Nottingham Forest secure a suitable replacement.
