Tottenham have improved significantly under Mauricio Pochettino in recent years but signs of a blip have emerged at stages of the current campaign.

The Lilywhites did not sign a single player during the summer transfer window and are now seeking additional recruits to bolster their depth, which is currently looking very slim following a wealth of injury issues.

Pochettino seems to have his eye cast on defensive additions as reports have stated he is plotting a move for Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake, who has impressed on the South Coast since leaving Chelsea to join the Cherries.

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Initially impressing on loan with Eddie Howe's side, the 5ft 11in ace Ake moved to the club on a permanent basis last summer and the 23-year-old has caught the eye since - which seems to have led to Tottenham's interest.

With Toby Alderweireld's future still unclear, Spurs' chase for a new central defender is not surprising and Ake would be a solid addition who could develop into a star for the Lilywhites under Pochettino's guidance.

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