West Ham pursuit of Portuguese forward set to hit financial roadblock

West Ham United’s pursuit of Portuguese forward Jota looks set to hit a financial snag. 

The Hammers have been heavily linked with the 25-year-old in recent months and, according to Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna, even agreed personal terms in January before a move collapsed.

Interest remains with Jota unable to play for Saudi club Al-Ittihad after being dropped from the squad due to the rules in the country and Asia as a whole regarding foreign players.

Jota joined Al-Ittihad...