Tottenham came from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Manchester City on Saturday to keep their Premier League title hopes just about alive.

Mauricio Pochettino’s men conceded twice in five second half minutes as Hugo Lloris made uncharacteristic errors to allow Leroy Sane to net a first, and then Kevin De Bruyne to bundle home a second.

However, Dele Alli and Son Heung-min bailed the Spurs captain out with goals late on to extend Tottenham’s unbeaten league run to seven matches, although Chelsea’s win over Hull means that they are now nine points adrift of the Blues at the top.

Pochettino’s men also saw North London rivals Arsenal overtake them in the table after they won at home to Burnley, yet Spurs will be delighted to have shown fighting spirit and excellent character to take a point from the Etihad.

Nonetheless, there were signs during that game that Pochettino may need to add to his squad this month in a bid to keep Spurs there or thereabouts in the title race, with many names already being linked with a move to White Hart Lane.

Thus, here is what the dream Spurs spine could be come the end of the month…

Hugo Lloris

Despite costly errors against Manchester City last weekend, Hugo Lloris is still a world-class goalkeeper who will, over the course of a season, win points for Tottenham.

The French international headed Kevin De Bruyne’s searching pass straight at Leroy Sane to net City’s first, before dropping Raheem Sterling’s cross into the path of De Bruyne for the second.

Nonetheless, the 30-year-old, who signed a new contract at Spurs last month, has also had his fair share of impressive displays this season, most notably in their Champions League campaign and against the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City, which suggests that Saturday’s errors are nothing more than a mere blip.

Lloris is one of the best goalkeepers in the league, and will continue to lead by example and captain Spurs for a while yet.

Toby Alderweireld

One of the best centre-backs in the Premier League in recent seasons, defender Toby Alderweireld has grown into an integral member of the Spurs backline.

The Belgian international moved to White Hart Lane in 2015 after a successful season with Southampton, and immediately set about replicating his Saints form at Spurs, and was arguably the best defender in the division last season.

The 27-year-old was part of the Tottenham defence that conceded just 35 goals last term, the least alongside Manchester United, and, despite injury this time round, he is key to this Spurs team.

A defence with Alderweireld in it always has a good chance of keeping oppositions out, and thus keeping clean sheets.

Isco

Spurs probably don’t need much tinkering in the midfield, but one player they would certainly benefit from is Real Madrid’s Isco.

The 24-year-old has been on the peripheries of Zinedine Zidane’s team for much of the current campaign, starting just nine of their 18 La Liga games, and only one in the Champions League.

Unsurprisingly, especially after a wonderful display against England at Wembley in November, speculation has been building about his future in the Spanish capital, with Tottenham one of a few Premier League sides linked with the midfielder.

His quality is unquestionable, and he’d give Pochettino plenty of options in the middle, given that he could partner Victor Wanyama in the more defensive role, or even play in the more advanced positions.

Clearly, it’s a deal Spurs should try and get done this month.

Harry Kane

There aren’t many strikers in the Premier League as good as Tottenham’s Harry Kane at present.

Although the England international didn’t net against Manchester City on Saturday, he has still scored six goals in his last five league matches, including a hat-trick against West Brom.

It has taken his tally this season to 13, two shy of top-scorers Alexis Sanchez and Diego Costa, and his understanding with Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen is a chief reason why Spurs are once again in title contention.

When he’s at his best, there aren’t many better forwards in the division than Kane, who will look to lead the line in the second half of the campaign,and fire Tottenham to a first championship title in 56 years.