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Reports in Turkey suggest Fenerbahce do not want Vincent Janssen permanently

Tottenham Hotspur dutch striker Vincent Janssen (C) is escorted by Turkish police officersupon his arrival at Ataturk International airport in Ista...
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The Dutchman struggled for goals and has also been out injured since December.

Vincent Janssen of the Netherlands in action during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between the Netherlands and Bulgaria held at The Amsterdam ArenA on September 3, 2017 in Amsterdam,...Vincent Janssen of the Netherlands

A move to Tottenham Hotspur was supposed to be the start of great things for Vincent Janssen. The Dutchman headed to the club in a deal reported by Sky Sports to be in the region of £17 million after smashing in goals for AZ Alkmaar and the Dutch national team.

But he struggled in English football and was allowed to join Fenerbahce at the start of the season, with a view to a permanent transfer.

Vincent Janssen of Tottenham Hotspur controlls the ball under pressure from Ragnar Klavan of Liverpool  during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield...Vincent Janssen of Tottenham Hotspur

Reports in Turkey today suggest that will not be happening. InternetSpor are just one of many sources in Turkey today suggesting the Turkish giants have already decided they will not be bringing in the player in the summer,

He has struggled with injury of late and that has put Fener off of a deal. The report claims his injury to his left-foot, his dominant foot, is a concern for the the physio team at the Istanbul club and a move will not be taking place.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02:Vincent Janssen of Tottenham Hotspur replaces an injured Mousa Dembele of Tottenham Hotspur during the UEFA Champions League Group E match between Tottenham...Vincent Janssen of Tottenham Hotspur replaces an injured Mousa Dembele

Janssen managed to score just two goals in 16 appearances this season before picking up the injury problem and despite being a hard-working and popular player not many Fenerbahce fans will lose sleep over his exit.

Whether that means he has a future at Tottenham or not will remain to be seen.