Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has refused to rule out the prospect of Tanguy Ndombele staying at the club next season.
The Frenchman spent last term on loan at Napoli after falling out of favour under Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte.
It was during the latter’s tenure that Ndombele, a £63m signing from Lyon in the summer of 2019, was forced to train alone or with the U23s.
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During Postecoglou’s first week in charge at Hotspur Way, however, the 26-year-old has been fully involved in pre-season training.
Former club Lyon have been linked with a move for the midfielder, though Postecoglou insists the player is “working hard” in preparation for the upcoming campaign.
“Tanguy has been good,” he told reporters on Monday.
“He’s been working hard in training as they all have because they’ve got no choice! I take things as I see them.
“He was part of a Serie A-winning side last season and he’s been working well. Within that context I’m pleased to have him here and part of the group. What that means for the long-term we’ll see. Maybe he won’t want to be part of things.”
Spurs have moved to revamp their midfield with the signing of James Maddison, while Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg could leave.
The Danish international has two years left on his contract and is keen on a new challenge amid interest from Spanish giants Atletico Madrid.
