Tottenham remain determined to find a buyer for Victor Wanyama in January.
The Kenya international turned down a move to Club Brugge after their offer was accepted.
Olympique Marseille were also in contact with Wanyama's minders, but the market shut with him still a Spurs player.
The Guardian says Spurs still want to offload the midfielder when the market reopens.
Wanyama's deal runs to 2021.
