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Mark Pirie

The Jota Celtic transfer hint hiding in plain sight as eagle-eyed fans predict early Christmas gift

Celtic's Christmas promotions have grabbed attention in recent years - but could they be used to announce a new signing?

Rather than Scott Brown in a green onesie, fans are hoping to see Jota confirmed on a permanent transfer when the video drops on Tuesday.

The PR team do like to get creative at this time of year, but it would be a new one to announce a star signing.

However, super sleuth fans have picked up on a minor detail in the promotional materials that could back up the theory that Celtic have picked up the option to buy from Benfica.

Ange Postecoglou appears in an image putting pen to paper to the player's Christmas cards as part of the club's 'sending cheer far and near campaign'.

And what name is on top of his list? Well that would be of a certain Portuguese winger.

Zoomed in snaps of the name under the manager's hand are doing the rounds, with one on Twitter stating: "Don't toy with me Celtic."

One fan chimed in: "We can only dream."

However, another cast doubt over the theory stating: "There is no way that is what that is!"

The 22-year-old has stated several times that he loving life in Glasgow and the Premier Sports Cup finalists have an option on a £6.5m deal with parent club Benfica.

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