Tottenham Hotspur transfer targets: Who are the club looking to sign this January?

Fans of Tottenham Hotspur have plenty of reasons to welcome in 2016 in good cheer. Their club currently sit in the Champions League places with a young and dynamic squad that has dazzled throughout large parts of the 2015-16 Premier League campaign.

A rearguard containing Hugo Lloris in goal and Belgian defenders Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld at the back has proven one of the league's most resilient, with only 15 goals conceded, the lowest in the league.

Harry Kane has proven he is not a one-season wonder, bagging 11 goals in 19 appearances so far. And the performances of youngsters Deli Ali and Eric Dier have made them two of the most exciting prospects in English football.

As the other big clubs falter, Spurs have a strong chance this year of cementing a place in the top four if new signings are made in January. Manager Mauricio Pochettino has made no secret of his desire for West Brom forward Saido Berahino. Could the 22-year-old finally be prised away from The Hawthorns? IBTimes UK sports editor Nick Howson looks at the players who could be signing for Spurs this January.