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Evangelos Marinakis will have the final say in the negotiation process of Jota Silva, between Sporting and Nottingham Forest

The signing of Jota Silva remains at a standstill. Sporting and Nottingham Forest have recently resumed negotiations for the Portuguese winger, but there is a third party involved in the process who has the final say on the player's transfer: Evangelos Marinakis.

The Greek billionaire, owner of the tricky tees team, will make the final decision about the former Vitória de Guimarães player's move to Portugal, and for now, the green and white management is awaiting the demands of the Hellenic investor, who is known for some negotiating twists, reveals the newspaper A Bola.

In theory, the transfer of Jota Silva to Sporting should be facilitated, since Forest has signed several names for the attacking front - McAtee, Hutchinson, Ndoye, or Kalimuendo - and Nuno Espírito Santo does not intend to hinder the departure of the Portuguese player.

On the winger's side, he continues to wait for new developments between the parties. Jota Silva is more than convinced to return to Portugal and has even admitted to lowering his salary to sign with Sporting. Moreover, the lions and tricky tees remain at the same impasse: while Varandas wanted a low-cost operation, with a loan and purchase option, Nottingham has always preferred a permanent sale - at least 50% of the player's rights.

Jota Silva – valued at 15 million euros – participated in 37 matches for Nottingham Forest: 31 in the Premier League, five in the FA Cup, and one in the English League Cup. Rarely a starting option in England, the winger scored four goals and made two assists, in the 1,098 minutes he was on the field.

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