Rui Borges reportedly considers Portuguese winger Jota Silva, 25, a priority signing for Sporting CP. The club's SAD has approved the initiation of negotiations. Sporting CP is aiming for a loan deal with an obligatory purchase option set at €10 million, while Nottingham Forest is asking for €15 million. Jota Silva's contract with the Premier League club is valid until 2028, and Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be €15 million. Meetings are scheduled to finalize an agreement. Jota Silva is reportedly pleased with the prospect of reuniting with Rui Borges. Jorge Mendes, the player's agent, is involved in the negotiations and plans to meet with Evangelos Marinakis to reach an agreement. Despite having a successful debut season in the Premier League, Jota Silva is said to be open to the idea of returning to Portugal. The player has also drawn interest from Turkish clubs Beşiktaş and Fenerbahçe.