Jota Silva is seeking a fresh start in English and European football as he prepares to return to Nottingham Forest after a loan spell with Besiktas. The Portuguese forward has spent this season with the Istanbul club, scoring four goals and providing one assist in 21 appearances across all competitions. However, his playing time has been limited to just 619 minutes.
Failed Move to Sporting Lisbon
Jota thought he had secured a loan move to Sporting Lisbon last summer, only for the deal to collapse at the last moment. Daily Mail Sport understands the 26-year-old would prefer not to return to Turkish football and is instead exploring options elsewhere.
Previous Stint at Forest
Jota joined Forest in summer 2024 and, although he was not a regular during the 2024-25 campaign, he remained popular with teammates and supporters alike. He managed five goals and three assists in 38 appearances. Jota Silva could revive his career at Forest next season after a frustrating period at Besiktas.
Forest's Europa League Hopes
Meanwhile, Forest are preparing for their Europa League semi-final second leg at Aston Villa, with doubts over Morgan Gibbs-White. The playmaker sustained a severe facial wound after a collision with Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez in Forest's 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge, which took them to 42 points and within touching distance of Premier League safety.
Forest will also reach the Europa League final if they avoid defeat at Villa Park, thanks to their 1-0 victory at the City Ground last weekend. Boss Vitor Pereira is hoping for 'a miracle' with Gibbs-White, though heading the ball would clearly be a challenge given the short recovery time.
