4 players Tottenham Hotspur need to sign this winter

If Pochettino is to pick up his first silverware as a manager, he will need the help of his entire squad

Prior to falling at the hands of Wolves at Wembley, Tottenham were firmly in the Premier League title race. With just two wins away from league leaders Liverpool, they can't be blamed for quietly thinking that there is still a chance to win the Premier League.

Mauricio Pochettino has done brilliantly, considering the club signed no player in the last window. Spurs is still competing in all four competitions, and if Pochettino is to pick up his first silverware as a manager, he will need the help of his entire squad.

Still competing for all four trophies makes one think that some new additions during this window could give much needed support to Poch and his boys. Another inactive window may frustrate the former Espanyol manager who is rumoured to be Manchester United's number one target to take over at Old Trafford.

Which players in the market could come in and push Tottenham, ensuring that they have a memorable finish to the 2018-19 season?

#1 Franck Kessié

With Mousa Dembélé on the wrong side of 30, and not as physically dependable as he once was, a move to China seems to be on the cards for the Belgian international. This coupled with the fitness struggles of Kenyan powerhouse, Victor Wanyama, means Tottenham's midfield needs to be reinforced.

Kessie is a marauding, battling midfielder, and can replace the duo. Kessie is currently with a struggling AC Milan outfit, and may relish a move to the English Premier League with Spurs.

Kessie has been ever-present in the midfield since his arrival in Milan, and does chip in with his fair share of goals as well. At 22 years old, the Ivorian is the perfect age for a long term contract as Spurs continue to build.

#2 Jack Grealish

Another attempt to sign Grealish might add necessary cover

Aston Villa's number 10 was a summer target for Spurs. The player who showed some glimpses of his talent in the Premier League when he was younger, is starting to churn out more complete performances in the Championship.

Pochettino has shown his ability to work with young English players from the lower league like Dele Alli. As an alternative for Eriksen in the attacking midfield position, another attempt to sign Grealish might add necessary cover for the remainder of the season.

With a Champions League, FA Cup, Premier League, and Carling Cup run on offer, this might be an attractive move for the player who has flirted with both the English and Irish national teams.

#3 Giovanni Simeone

In Giovanni Simeone, you have a fiery athlete who will be a dangerous new weapon for Tottenham

Having to play back up to the England captain is always going to be a patient role. With Fernando Llorente attracting interest from a host of clubs, Spurs may look to sell. Vincent Jansen has also suffered the same fate, and the former Eredivisie top scorer has seen his career stalled.

With both Kane backups probably on their way out, Spurs do need cover for their superstar. In Giovanni Simeone, you have a fiery athlete who will be a dangerous new weapon for Tottenham, and could give Harry Kane some much-needed competition.

Being from Argentina could make it easier for Poch to develop a relationship and understanding with the current Fiorentina goal scorer. The Argentinian contingent in Tottenham is also a strong one, Érik Lamela, Juan Foyth, and Paulo Gazzaniga can ensure Diego Simeone's son adjusts quickly to life in London.

#4 Florian Grillitsch

Florian Grillitsch is a lanky ball-winner who has the eye for a pass

This 23-year old Austrian international with Champions League experience could be ready to make the move to England. Grillitsch is under the tutelage of a highly rated young football manager in Julian Nagelsmann, and with Nagelsmann leaving at the end of the season, the time might be perfect for Tottenham to pounce.

Grillitsch is a lanky ball-winner who has the eye for a pass, and can score goals as well. Grillitsch is the scorer of Hoffenheim's first ever UEFA Champion's League group stage goal.