Notts County striker Alassana Jatta has emerged as one of the most sought-after forwards in the EFL this summer, following a rejected €600,000 offer from Portuguese Liga side Casa Pia AC, Footy-Africa can exclusively confirm.
The bid, which notably exceeds Jatta’s current estimated market value of €500,000, was turned down by the League Two outfit as they look to hold on to their prized asset—or possibly spark a bidding war.
Jatta, 25, has attracted widespread attention following a series of eye-catching performances in the 2024/25 season, combining physicality, pace, and clinical finishing to become a central figure in Notts County’s attack. His form has not only piqued interest from overseas but also from within the English football pyramid, with Championship and League One clubs reportedly monitoring his situation closely.
The Gambian international’s rising profile also extends beyond England and Portugal, with clubs in the Turkish Süper Lig now entering the race for his signature. With such broad interest, Notts County may be holding out for a significantly improved offer or simply committed to retaining a player they believe is crucial to their ambitions.
Rejecting an offer above market value suggests that Notts County rate Jatta much higher than his current price tag and potentially see him as a pivotal figure in their pursuit of promotion—or a more valuable asset in the winter or next summer transfer window.
For now, the message from Meadow Lane is clear: Jatta is not for sale—at least not at €600,000. But as interest grows and clubs begin to up their bids, the coming weeks could prove decisive in determining whether the prolific forward will stay in Nottingham or take the next step in his European journey.
