Hector Moreno and Jay Rodriguez on Tottenham wishlist with Jan Vertonghen heading for exit

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Pochettino set for one of the busiest transfer windows in club's history
The Tottenham boss is unconvinced by a number of players he inherited
Moreno, Rodriguez, Sergi Samper and Adama Traore are being monitored
Paulinho, Vlad Chiriches, Aaron Lennon, Andros Townsend, Emmanuel Adebayor, Mousa Dembele and Vertonghen could leave in revamp

Published: 07:15 EST, 4 December 2014 | Updated: 10:38 EST, 4 December 2014

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Mauricio Pochettino is gearing up for one of the busiest January transfer windows in Tottenham's history as he plans a major rebuilding process next month.

Five months into the new season, the Argentine remains unconvinced by a number of the players he inherited when he arrived from Southampton in the summer.

And Sportsmail understands Pochettino is determined to take serious steps towards revamping his squad next month.

Jay Rodriguez starred for Southampton under Mauricio Pochettino but hasn't played this season due to injury

Hector Moreno (left, challenging Cristiano Ronaldo) worked under Pochettino at Espanyol

The Argentine and his backroom team have been busy using their contacts in Spain to identify potential targets in January.

Espanyol defender Hector Moreno is a player that is interesting Pochettino.

The Spurs manager worked with the Mexico centre half during his time in charge of Espanyol and is keen on a reunion.

Pochettino has been keeping close tabs on Moreno's progress as he comes back from a broken leg.

Spurs' Spain-based scouts are also keeping an eye on Barcelona youngsters Sergi Samper and Adama Traore.

Aaron Lennon and Emmanuel Adebayor (right) could be sold in the January transfer window

Paulinho, in action against Chelsea on Wednesday night, has fallen out of favour under Pochettino

Jan Vertonghen could also be sold in January as Pochettino considers a clearout of his Tottenham squad

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The Tottenham boss will also launch a bid to sign Southampton forward Jay Rodriguez in January, despite the fact the England international hasn't played since March due to a knee injury.

However, Tottenham will be just as busy trying to offload those that Pochettino has identified as not having a role in his long-term plans.

The club will listen to offers for Paulinho, Vlad Chiriches, Aaron Lennon and Andros Townsend next month.

Likewise, the futures of Emmanuel Adebayor, Mousa Dembele and Jan Vertonghen are also unclear going into the January window.

Funds will be made available to Pochettino in January, but he knows he must sell members of the current squad in order to fulfil his vision for the squad.

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