These 2 defenders would be perfect for Tottenham in January

Ricardo Pereira

The Nice full-back has had a superb season so far in Ligue 1. The Portuguese defender Pereira is currently on a two-year loan deal from FC Porto which ends at the end of the season.

The defender has been in scintillating form this season thus far. According to whoscored.com, Pereira has the highest average match rating of any player in the league this campaign.

The 23-year-old has featured 21 times for the French side in all competitions and has kept eight clean sheets along the way.

Pereira is a very versatile player. He naturally plays at right-back; but he is also highly capable of playing at right midfield or left-back.

He is a fast, attacking minded full-back meaning that he would very much suit the right wing-back role.

Pochettino does have Kyle Walker and Kieran Trippier currently in his squad, but Pereira is more likely to suit the role than Trippier.

He is also capable of challenging Walker for a starting place in the side as they both play with a similar style.