Tottenham rejected Fenerbahce’s request to terminate Vincent Janssen’s loan-deal on transfer deadline day.
The Netherlands international joined the Istanbul giants on a season-long loan over the summer but has struggled with injuries this season.
According to the Turkish outlet Fanatik, Fenerbahce wanted to terminate Janssen’s loan-deal and sign former AC Milan defender Gabriel Paletta.
However, the move fell through when they were unable to free up a foreign player space to sign the experienced defender.
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Fenerbahce are on the hunt for a new defender following injuries injury to both Martin Skrtel and Luis Neto.
Recent reports from Turkey suggest that Janssen is facing up to three months out with a toe injury. The 23-year-old may even miss out on first-team football for the rest of the season.
Janssen joined Tottenham for £17 million from AZ Alkmaar back in 2016.
Fenerbahce are back in action this weekend when they take on Genclerbirligi. Tottenham meanwhile face an in-form Liverpool.
