Celtic hero Jota could be poised to leave Al-Ittihad on a "free" after struggling to make an impact in Saudi Arabia.
This is according to outlet Hi Koura which claims that the Saudi Pro League champions will attempt to "rip up the winger's contract".
Jota joined the Middle Eastern club for £25million during the summer transfer window but has found his game time limited due to being left out of Ittihad's league squad.
And now it appears like the winger could be set to depart the Saudi Arabian side.
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Meanwhile,Kyogo Furuhashi has once again been snubbed by the Japanese national team despite his heroics against Rangers at the weekend.
The striker bagged a stunning winner for Brendan Rodgers' side in the derby to extend Celtic's lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership table.
Kyogo has not been a prominent figure in the Japanese set up in recent times though and that has continued ahead of their involvement in the Asia Cup.
Blue Samurai boss Hajime Moriyasu named his squad today and Kyogo has not been picked. This is of course a blow for Kyogo personally, but a boost for Celtic moving forward as they aim to dominate domestically in the second-half of the campaign.
Celtic duo Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate have been selected in the squad and could be missing for a month with the tournament due to start on January 14.
South Korean duo Oh and Yang could always be missing so Rodgers will be braced to ensure his side has cover for a key point in the season.
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