Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham are the only unbeaten side left in the Premier League over three months since the first ball was kicked.

Spurs have won six and drawn six of their opening 12 matches but, despite their solid and promising start, they would have hoped for more victories at this stage of the campaign.

Nevertheless, an excellent 2-0 win over Manchester City demonstrated their title credentials and in Harry Kane, they’ve got one of the most prolific and deadly strikers in the division.

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Their 3-2 win over West Ham on Saturday, which included a last-gasp brace from their talisman Kane, ended a frustrating run of four straight draws in the Premier League, and put them back to within a point of fourth placed Arsenal.

However, their league form is a complete contrast to their Champions League efforts, which has seen them win just once in their first four games, and in need of victory in Monaco on Tuesday night to stay alive in the competition.

Although Spurs have proven to be difficult to break down this season, many still feel that they will fall short in the race for title, so here are TWO players Pochettino should try and snap up from La Liga in January…

Samu Castillejo

Strength in depth in the forward areas is what Tottenham need if they want to sustain a title challenge.

With the likes of Christian Eriksen, Dele Alli, and Erik Lamela all first teamers, it’s difficult to see who might deputise in their absence should one get injured, suspended, or badly out of form.

Thus, Pochettino should have a look at Villarreal’s Samu Castillejo, someone Spurs were reportedly keeping an eye on prior to the summer transfer window in 2015.

The attacking midfielder went on to move to Villarreal from La Liga rivals Malaga in the subsequent window, and has shown glimpses of his undoubted potential since moving there 15 months ago.

Castillejo has added more creativity to his game this season, with four assists already and more key passes than any other Villarreal player, so he’s clearly developing into the midfielder many suspected he would be.

It may cost a fair bit to entice him away from Spain, but Pochettino should certainly look at the youngster as a way of strengthening his attacking options.

Isco

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Several Premier League clubs are keeping tabs on Isco’s situation at Real Madrid, and Tottenham are one of them.

The 24-year-old has been on the periphery in recent seasons, and has been restricted to nine La Liga appearances in this campaign, only six of which have been starts.

He has also yet to appear for the club in the Champions League this season, which must suggest to the playmaker that his time at the Bernabeu is almost up.

The Spanish international reminded many of his exceptional talent in his cameo role against England last week, in which he helped a lethargic Spain side come from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at Wembley.

This performance will not have gone unnoticed by many Premier League managers and, such is the interest up and down the country, Pochettino must act fast to get his man in January.