Tottenham will be looking to build on last season’s third place finish in the Premier League by challenging for the title once again this time around.

Spurs are the only unbeaten side left in the Premier League having won five and drawn four of their opening nine games, and it’s provided a basis for which to push on as the season progresses.

Pochettino’s men are the only team in the division to have beaten Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City and, although they haven’t won their last two league games, they sit fifth in the table, just a point adrift of the leaders City, Arsenal, and Liverpool.

Tottenham have also started solidly in the Champions League. Despite losing their opening game at home to Monaco, Spurs have beaten CSKA Moscow 1-0 and drawn away at Bayer Leverkusen and, with two home games to come against the latter two sides, Tottenham fans should be confident of progressing to the last 16.

Despite losing to Liverpool in the League Cup on Tuesday, Pochettino’s side will likely be in three competitions come the New Year, and many feel that certain areas of the squad aren’t deep enough to deal with those demands.

Here are THREE midfielders Pochettino should look to bring in during the transfer window…

Morgan Schneiderlin

Morgan Schneiderlin was a key cog in Louis van Gaal’s Manchester United midfield during the Dutchman’s tenure at Old Trafford, but Jose Mourinho has clearly got other ideas.

The 26-year-old, who signed from Pochettino’s former club Southampton in 2015, has appeared just five times for United this season, two of which have been from the start, and one of which being in the Premier League.

It’s quite surprising, given the inconsistent performances from Marouane Fellaini and Paul Pogba, that the French international hasn’t had more game time, especially given how impressive he was at Southampton, and indeed at times for United last season.

Nevertheless, it doesn’t appear that he has a future under Mourinho, and Pochettino could be tempted to reunite with his former Southampton midfielder at White Hart Lane.

Mourinho reportedly blocked an approach from Spurs in the summer for Schneiderlin, but things may change by the time January comes around.

Leo da Silva Lopes

Pochettino is well-known for giving young players a chance in the first-team, just look at the make-up of the Spurs team right now, and he could move for another starlet in January.

Peterborough winger Leo da Silva Lopes has been impressing many with his performances in League One, having broken into the Posh first team last season, and looks set to embark on a successful career.

Scouts from Arsenal, Tottenham, and Chelsea have been monitoring the youngster’s progress in the last few months, and the 17-year-old looks set to leave London Road for the Premier League soon.

However, the winger may look at the meteoric rise of Dele Alli, and indeed Pochettino’s trust in young players, when weighing up his options, which could sway his decision.

A move to Spurs is certainly possible in January.

Isco

Many Premier League clubs are keeping a very close eye on Isco’s situation at Real Madrid, and with good reason.

The 24-year-old midfielder looks set not to be offered a new deal at the Bernabeu, and may leave if he doesn’t get more first team opportunities for the European champions.

The Spanish international has started just three of Madrid’s nine La Liga games this season, and has come off the bench just three other times.

For a player of his quality, it’s a waste to have his talent sat on the bench, especially as he would benefit numerous Premier League sides.

With title rivals Manchester City, Manchester United, and Arsenal all interested, Pochettino must act fast to land the midfielder.