GETTY Nicolas Gaitan is reportedly a target for Tottenham

Tottenham are said to be in the market for January reinforcements as they look to mount a title challenge this season. The north London club currently sit in third place - seven points off league leaders Chelsea, and Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly keen to add to his squad. The London Evening Standard claim one player he is looking to bring in is Atletico Madrid winger Nicolas Gaitan.

The report says Spurs have enquired about a loan move for the 28-year-old who only joined Atletico last summer. Gaitan has struggled to establish himself in Diego Simeone's first-team since joining from Benfica. He has started just three La Liga games this season, suggesting a temporary deal with Tottenham could be possible.

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Pochettino suggested earlier this month he could do business in the January transfer window. "Maybe on the last day, maybe. It's like before," he said. "I am happy with the squad… at the same time I recognise it is always very difficult to improve the squad in January."

GETTY Nicolas Gaitan has not been a first-team regular since joining Atletico Madrid