Roberto De Zerbi has now provided a reassurance to Tottenham’s Mathys Tel, who has been subject to much transfer speculation this summer transfer window.It may have taken Mathys Tel some time to settle into life in the Premier League, but the signs from last season suggest the young forward is beginning to head in the right direction at Tottenham Hotspur.Spurs signed the 20-year-old permanently from Bayern Munich in a £30m deal despite his underwhelming initial loan spell, where he managed just two goals and two assists in 13 appearances.This season, however, Tel improved on those numbers, registering four goals and one assist, including a key assist against Aston Villa during Tottenham’s run-in and a goal against Leeds United in the same period.Credit: @thefrederikkejensen / InstagramTottenham stance on Mathys Tel emerges amid Savinho talksSpeculation surrounding Tel’s future has refused to disappear over recent weeks, with Bournemouth and several European clubs reportedly interested in the Frenchman.Tottenham’s pursuit of Savinho has done little to quieten those rumours either, with the Manchester City winger expected to compete directly with Tel for regular game time.According to football.london, though, Roberto De Zerbi has already held discussions with Tel regarding his future. It is understood that the Tottenham head coach has reassured the forward that he remains part of his plans and is not for sale despite the ongoing transfer speculation.Spurs still need Mathys Tel despite Savinho linksWhile Tel’s numbers are not exactly ground-breaking, the wide forward possesses several qualities that make him an important player for Tottenham.First, his versatility stands out. Tel is capable of operating on either flank as well as through the middle, which is a major advantage for Spurs given how frequently injuries have disrupted the squad in recent seasons. Having a player like Tel makes navigating those situations far easier.Secondly, Tottenham remain short on the left-hand side with both Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert sidelined with ACL injuries. That effectively leaves Tel and potentially Savinho as the club’s main options on the left, which is far from ideal over the course of a long season.Tel is also an excellent dribbler, and the underlying numbers from last season highlight the quality he possesses in possession.PercentilesProgressive carriesDribbles completedNPGnpxG + xAAssistsKey passesCrosses completedMinutesMathys Tel 25/2678.479.167.276.019.721.686.71558READ MORE: How Sandro Tonali really feels about joining Tottenham in £85m blockbuster transferThe post Roberto De Zerbi reassures Mathys Tel in private Tottenham talks despite Savinho rumours appeared first on Spurs Web.