Tottenham picked up their third win in five Premier League matches to remain three points behind the top four after beating Hull 3-0 at White Hart Lane on Wednesday.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side lost to Manchester United last time out, but looked back to their best as they comfortably swept aside the Premier League strugglers thanks to a brace from Christian Eriksen and a strike from Victor Wanyama.

Spurs have yet to lose at home in the league this season, and take on Burnley on Sunday as they look to close the gap on the top four.

Pochettino’s men saw their unbeaten league start end at Chelsea on November 26, and then suffered another loss at United on Sunday after a disappointing display at Old Trafford.

However, Spurs have still won eight and drawn six of their 16 league games this season, and are well in the hunt for another Champions League place in a bid to better this season’s frustrating European adventure.

Pochettino’s men could only manage third place in their Champions League group after just two wins in six group games, and will partake in the Europa League for the sixth successive season come February.

With Spurs set to battle on three fronts come the New Year, Pochettino will need to strengthen his squad to compete in all three competitions, and he might take a look at the African Cup of Nations in January when evaluating his transfer targets.

Thus, here are 2 AFCON stars for Spurs to watch out for next month…

Moussa Konate

Senegalese international Moussa Konate has scored six goals in 18 games for FC Sion this season, and is one of the most in-form forwards in the Swiss League.

The 23-year-old has netted 34 times in just 80 appearances for the side since moving there in 2014, including four in his last five league matches.

Konate will be a major part of the Senegal squad for their African Cup of Nations campaign next month, having scored seven times in 18 caps for his country, and would certainly provide Pochettino with more firepower upfront.

Spurs were linked with a move for the forward in the summer and, given that are heavily reliant on Harry Kane, another move for Konate in January would certainly not go amiss.

Hakim Ziyech

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23-year-old attacker Hakim Ziyech made the move to Ajax in the summer from FC Twente, and he has continued his excellent form at the Dutch giants this season.

The Moroccan international has netted seven goals and laid on six assists in 20 appearances for the Europa League side, although has scored just once in his last six games.

The young attacker is one of the most talented youngsters in the Eredivisie, and is renowned for his excellent free-kick ability, which could be an invaluable asset to Pochettino’s Spurs.

Tottenham don’t have much depth in the attacking areas and, given their record of fast-tracking through young talent, Ziyech may be worth a look during the African Cup of Nations next month.