Tottenham's hopes of bringing highly rated Portuguese youngster to the Premier League are set to be dashed, according to his current employers Galatasaray.
Recent reports had claimed a deal between the two clubs had been agreed, and the skilful star would become the latest name to join Mauricio Pochettino's Spurs revolution.
But Turkish giants Galatasaray have taken the unusual option of releasing a club statement, specifically acting as a 'hands off' warning while reassuring fans the Portuguese ace will be remaining with the Super Lig side.
Rumours had circulated that a £12.