Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho insists Harry Winks is going nowhere despite the midfielder being linked with a move away.
The England international was a regular starter under Mauricio Pochettino but has dropped down the pecking order since Mourinho’s arrival.
Winks did start in Wednesday’s 1-1 draw with Fulham but that was only the sixth time he has been included in the XI in a Premier League game this season.
La Liga side Valencia were said to be interested in taking Winks on loan in this month’s transfer window.
"Nothing has changed,” Mourinho said when asked why Winks had become more involved in recent weeks.
“Good Player. A player that I like, a player that I need, a player that the squad needs.
"A player with a contract for a few years. A player we don't want to sell, a play we don't want to loan. So if somebody is working on that they are losing time.
"Even for you journalists. If you keep speaking about something that is never going to happen. Don't lose your time. Don't lose your time. That is my advice."
He played 75 minutes of Wednesday’s draw with Fulham, as Spurs missed the opportunity to climb back into the top three.
Mourinho’s side have the chance to bounce back on Sunday when they face Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
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