18 months ago Jota was almost the 1st name on the team sheet, but this season has been a huge disappointment. His good moments have been greatly outweighed by the poor games. Perhaps he just needs a break, but he has never been good for a whole season for us.
Is there an essential role he fills for us that nobody else (current player or realistic target) could do better, or more consistently? He has developed his defensive duties better than Neto, Podence, Adama and he is a more natural finisher than any of those. But all 3 are much better wide players, creators, and are more consistent.
None of the big 6 would consider him anything more than a squad player. We need a goalscorer. Someone who can play either alongside Raul or instead of him. Unless Nuno believes that Jota is going to be much more consistent next season I would sell him now. I think we could sell him to an Iberian team, find a replacement, and make a profit.