Watford have been told Jota will cost £8m, the Express say.
Brentford are looking for that amount for the Spaniard and have rejected offers from Middlesbrough and Hull City.
West Ham have also shown some interest in Jota, whose contract at Griffin Park is due to expire next summer.
And it is claimed that Watford are also keen ahead of Thursday’s deadline.
Meanwhile, Fulham have made £12m bid for Sheffield Wednesday striker Fernando Forestieri, according to The Sun on Sunday.
It is claimed that the Whites made an offer after learning that Forestieri has fallen out with the staff and players at Hillsborough
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