Tottenham defender Ryan Sessegnon has undergone hamstring surgery to dash the hopes of a number of Premier League clubs vying for his signature.
Sessegnon has suffered a recurrence of the injury that troubled him towards the end of last season and has gone under the knife.
The 23-year-old will miss the start of the season, with his duration on the sidelines likely keep him out until after the transfer window.
The news comes a blow to Ange Postecoglou, who was hoping evaluate Sessegnon ahead of the new season.