However, Mourinho has not given up hope of prizing Jenas away from White Hart Lane, and news that Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp must raise funds to strengthen his squad has revived Inter's hopes.
Spurs are currently trying to sew up a £6m deal for 20-year-old Brazilian Sandro from Internacional.
And, should Jenas move to Serie A, the money would free up funds for Redknapp to also bring former Manchester United forward Ruud van Nistelrooy to Tottenham from Real Madrid.
Source: Telegraph
Source: Telegraph