Tiago will not be leaving Juventus during the January transfer window, according to Bianconeri sporting director Alessio Secco.Secco admitted several clubs had shown an interest in the former Lyon and Chelsea star but stated the 26-year-old Portugal midfielder would be given more time to prove himself with the Serie A giants.

Secco said in Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport: "We have received several enquiries regarding Tiago.

"Tottenham have been following him in the last couple of days but they have now changed their mind. Therefore, there is no time for the transfer to be completed.

"Tiago is not on the market. He will be given time to prove his best qualities."

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