JOTA IS EAGER TO STAY

side also enjoying a vastly superior goal difference over rivals Rangers, a home victory against Hearts on Saturday lunchtime would see the Parkhead club effectively win the Premiership. Earlier this week, UEFA confirmed Celtic will gain direct access to next season’s Champions League group stage if they wrap up the Scottish title — banking a guaranteed £30millionplus windfall. Securing a permanent deal for fans favourite Jota (left) would be a huge boost for the Parkhead club ahead of their side’s impending involvement in European football’s top tournament next season.