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title: "Arsenal, Aston Villa & West Ham interested in Portuguese winger"
canonical: "https://readwestham.com/2016/01/13/arsenal-aston-villa-west-ham-interested-portuguese-winger/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Ste Hoare"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2016-01-13T14:08:54Z"
modified: "2016-01-13T14:10:01Z"
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# Arsenal, Aston Villa & West Ham interested in Portuguese winger

Arsenal, Aston Villa and West Ham United were just three of the teams who sent scouts to watch a game in Portugal between Paços de Ferreira and Vitória FC.

According to [Brad Pinard of London24](https://www.london24.com/sport/football/clubs/arsenal/arsenal_and_west_ham_scouts_confirmed_to_be_watching_portuguese_teen_playmaker_1_4375924), Arsenal & West Ham’s scouts were there to have a closer look at Paços de Ferreira youngster Diogo Jota, and it highly likely that Villa’s scouts were watching the same player.

The 19-year-old left winger has been in good form in Portugal’s top flight. He’s made 16 appearances so far this season, scoring five goals and creating a further six.

> YouTube: DIOGO JOTA ● PAÇOS DE FERREIRA ● HD

His performances also earned him a call-up to the Portuguese U21 side in November, and he earned his first U21 cap when he came off the bench during a 3-0 win over Isreal.

It appears that Jota is one of the most sought-after teenagers in Europe, with the likes of Benfica and Barcelona also [reportedly](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/487252/Arsene-Wenger-battle-European-giants-midfield-starlet-Arsenal-transfer-news) interested in signing him.