Mourinho opens door for midfielder to quit Spurs in January

The Tottenham boss entertains the idea of cutting short Gedson Fernandes’ loan spell and allowing him to return to Benfica.

Gedson Fernandes is yet to make any significant impact at Tottenham ever since joining the club on an 18-month loan deal last January.

The 21-year-old is struggling to become a regular in the team, having made zero direct goal contributions in his 13 appearances with the North London side in total so far.

A healthy competition from the likes of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Giovani Lo Celso, Moussa Sissoko, and Tanguy Ndombele in the middle of the park is another reason for the lack of game time for the midfielder who was once being considered one of Portugal’s brightest prospects.

Jose Mourinho, though content with having the player at his disposal, suggests Fernandes’ loan could be terminated if Benfica request his return when the transfer window reopens in 2021.

“For me, it is never a problem, but a solution. Having him in the squad, even if he is not called up and not playing, is an extremely comfortable situation,” Mourinho told SportTV.

“I will never be the one to push him or say that I don’t want him here. But I understand the situation of the kid and Benfica.

“If the club wants to end the relationship here, we will be here to collaborate, because we want the good of the player. Benfica has the power to decide and will be accepted by us.”