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Fenerbahce have ruled out a move to sign Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko .
The Super Lig club, managed by Dutchman Phillip Cocu, have been linked with a move for the Frenchman ahead of the transfer window shutting at the end of the week.
But the club have distanced themselves from the speculation, revealing they have not made contact with Spurs.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings David de Gea - 6 out of 10 Kept United in the game by stopping a Dele Alli shot that should’ve ended it but still conceded three goals.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Ander Herrera - 6 Had to play in an unusual position as the left back of a central three and his inexperience here showed, he dove into a few challenges and lost concentration easily
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Chris Smalling - 5 Made some great tackles in defence including a sliding challenge to dispossess Harry Kane in United’s area but lacks the class needed to keep United in games.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Phil Jones - 5 Lucky not to give a penalty away for his challenge on Lucas Moura and looked out of his depth at the back.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Antonio Valencia - 6 Showed how he was missed last week, gave United options going forward but was poor in defence.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Paul Pogba - 6 Took a long-ranged effort in the second half that narrowly missed but didn’t have a big impact.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Nemanja Matic - 6 Made a mistake that could’ve been costly in the first half but had a thankless job in front of this poor United defence.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Fred - 7 Looked hungry to score running towards goal and shooting on a number of occasions.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Luke Shaw - 7 The only defender to retain his place from the Brighton match and he showed way, created chances for Lukaku up top and tracked back well in defence, but his only blip lead to the second goal.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Jesse Lingard - 7 Ran well and pressed high up top, creating space and chances for fun.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Romelu Lukaku - 6 Missed the best chance of the game an open goal in the first half. He should’ve scored and given United the lead.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Hugo Lloris - 6 Did what was asked of him and stopped the shots that were on target.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Kieran Trippier - 7 His cross sent Spurs ahead and he fed Eriksen down the channel for the second goal.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Toby Alderweireld - 7 Stopped Jesse Lingard from scoring in the second half with a crucial toe that sent the ball out of play and controlled the defence well when Tottenham where defending their lead.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Jan Vertonghen - 6 A shot deflected of him and almost made it into the back of the net, so you could say great defending.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Danny Rose - 6 Had a tough time defended against Valenica, Lingard and Fred but didn’t look blown away.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Mousa Dembele - 6 Worked hard in mid-field to push Tottenham forward but struggled in open play, did better when they attacked on the counter.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Eric Dier - 6 Linked well with Dembele to feed the front men and was a presence in mid-field.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Dele Alli - 7 Had pace and strength and got into a great position in the first half only for Herrera to block his shot.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Christian Eriksen - 6 Had a shot saved in the first half, it was a difficult chance with lots of bodies in between him and goal.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Harry Kane - 8 Had a quiet game in the first half and he didn’t get enough service in United’s area, but when he did he headed it home with gusto and set up the third goal.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Lucas Moura - 9 MAN OF THE MATCH. Troubled United on lots of occasions and should’ve had a penalty, scored the two goals which is nothing less than he deserved.
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They said in an official statement on their website: "Regarding a transfer of Moussa Sissoko to our club, there has been no contact with the player, the manager or the club."
Sissoko, who was Tottenham's joint-record signing when he arrived from Newcastle in 2016, was not involved in the matchday squad for Monday's 3-0 win at Manchester United.
The 29-year-old has found life tough since moving to London two years ago, making only 24 Premier League starts.
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