Leeds United-linked winger Jota Silva could reportedly leave Nottingham Forest despite the closure of the English transfer window.
A deadline day move to Sporting Lisbon appeared to be on the cards for Silva, who is a senior Portugal international.
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Jota Silva is out of favour at Nottingham Forest. | Angel Martinez/Getty Images
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However, talkSPORT have claimed a switch back to the country of his birth did not materialise when the deal collapsed at the 11th hour.
The report indicates the 26-year-old could still seal a City Ground exit, with Saudi Arabian outfit Neom SC named as an interested party.
Clubs in Saudi Arabia are still able to conduct business, with their transfer window not set to close until September 10.
Forest only signed Silva last year, prising him from Vitória de Guimarães for a reported €7m (£6m). He has since made 38 appearances for Forest, registering four goals and three assists.
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Jota Silva joined Nottingham Forest in the summer of 2024. | Michael Regan/Getty Images
Leeds United ‘interest’
On August 26, former Manchester United scout Mick Brown told Football Insider: “I hear Leeds are interested in signing Jota Silva. They need new wingers, and he is one of the names on their list of targets.
“When he’s been involved for Forest, he looks busy and bright, always looking to make things happen and not afraid to get on the ball.
“He likes to get at people and he’s capable of producing in the final third as well. He’s a bit of a maverick, and those types of players are always welcome at Leeds.
“Forest have signed a number of wide players, and spent a significant amount of money on him, so I hear he is questioning where he fits in.
“He’s been pushed down the pecking order there, so perhaps he could look to move on. If Leeds come in for him, with the opportunity to stay in the Premier League and play more regular football, I expect it’s something he’ll be interested in.”