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Tottenham's hopes of offloading Vincent Janssen this month are all but over after he was ruled out for up to three months with a foot injury.

Janssen has been forced to have surgery on the problem, which had been troubling him since last season when he was on loan at Fenerbahce.

Spurs described the operation as “minor” but the Dutch forward is still facing an extended spell on the sidelines, leaving him now more likely to move on in January.

Janssen has been a big disappointment since signing from AZ Alkmaar for £17million in 2016 as Harry Kane’s understudy, scoring just two Premier League goals for the north Londoners.

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He was among the players Spurs were keen to move on this summer — a point hammered home when the 24-year-old was stripped of their No.9 shirt... and then not given an alternative squad number.

He had been offered to clubs in Turkey, but plans to sell him are now set to be shelved for the time being.

Janssen wrote on Instagram: “As you have probably noticed, last season at Fenerbahce I have been out for a while due to an injury.

“I have played the last matches of that season despite the pain I felt in my foot.

“Together with the great medical team at Spurs, we made the decision to go in surgery.

“The surgery yesterday was successful!! The next period will be in the light of becoming fit and stronger than ever. I will put all the effort in I’ve got! I can’t wait to be back at the pitch again.”

* FORMER Spurs, Newcastle and Norwich defender Sebastien Bassong is training with QPR and the clubless 32-year-old could now join Steve McClaren's Championship strugglers.