Juventus have decided not to allow Celtic target Hernanes to leave the club before the transfer window closes.

The Brazilian has struggled to feature on a regular basis for the Italian champions in recent months and was expected to depart Turin before Tuesday night's deadline.




Celtic were interested in Hernanes last summer and have been linked with rekindling their interest this month.

And within Italy, Genoa were keen to land the experienced schemer.
 


But according to Italian daily Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus have now decided that they will not allow Hernanes to leave this month.

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They have officially made the Brazilian unavailable for transfer.

Juventus snapped Hernanes up from Inter in 2015; the midfielder also counts Lazio amongst his former clubs in Serie A.

Hernanes will now focus on trying to earn regular game time under Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri this term.

He helped Juventus win Serie A and the Coppa Italia last season.