Mauricio Pochettino insists young Dutch ace Ian Maatsen is in his plans for the new season.
Maatsen enjoyed a successful loan in the Championship with Burnley last term and has again impressed during pre-season.
Pochettino said: “I am so happy with him.
“He is a player that can play in different positions. He has quality, he understands the game, and he is such a clever player.
“So far, he is in my plan, yes. I am so pleased with him, as I’ve said, because of his attitude, commitment and his understanding of the game.
“He is a player that you can use in different positions and that is a good thing for the team and the coaching staff. It is always good to have this type of player.”