Hours before deadline day yesterday, Jose Mourinho provided update on Victor Wanyama's Tottenham future hinting that there is no evidence to believe that he will play regularly at Spurs if he stays.
The Kenyan midfielder has been starved of game time at Spurs this season making just four appearances in all competitions.
Celtic, who were the favourites to sign Wanyama after Sky Sports tweeted that the Kenyan international had emerged as their target, failed in a late bid to sign him.
Spurs and Celtic in talks over a deal to take Victor Wanyama back to Celtic Park — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 31, 2020
Spurs reportedly struggled to offload Wanyama towards the end of the transfer window yesterday but could not find a buyer.
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It was also a very quiet transfer deadline day for Bayer Leverkusen, Lazio, Galatasaray, Fiorentina and Rennes who were all interested in landing the 28-year-old.
According to Football.London, Mourinho was questioned about what exactly was happening with Wanyama ahead of the deadline.
“If he is not playing it is because in my eyes, and that is always different but in the end always the head coach that makes the decisions,” read comments published by Football.London,
"In my eyes I see more the team going to the future with young Winks, English, young, national team player. I see more the team going in that direction.
"A great investment on Tanguy Ndombele which sooner or later has to arrive to certain levels of performance.
"So it is not easy for Victor. But staying with us, if he stays and normally he stays, working hard like he does every day, untouchable on his commitment and professionalism. If he stays with us he is always on my plans."
He also revealed that Wanyama himself had not demanded a move.
“At this moment we don’t have any offers, we don’t have Victor knocking on our door asking to leave,” he added.
The Harambee Stars skipper had also been linked with a move to several European clubs, including West Ham, Celtic, Aston Villa, Norwich City and Galatasaray.
Wanyama, who is into the final 18 months of his contract, is valued at £8 million by Tottenham and is paid £65,000-a-week.
Since he joined Spurs in an £11million deal from Saints, Wanyama has made 154 Premier League appearances to date, chipping in with 10 goals and three assists.
