Tottenham's defensive record so far this season has been good - excepting the six goals leaked against City at the weekend, and the 3-0 loss to West Ham, they had never previously conceded more than one goal in the league. However, against City, they were ruthlessly exposed, particularly at centre-back. Michael Dawson looks consistently uncomfortable in a high line while Younès Kaboul was making only his first league start in 15 months having missed all but one game last season with a knee injury. It's clear to see that Spurs need extra cover at centre-half. While Jan Vertonghen is arguably the best in the division, his colleagues are not performing to the highest levels of the game. Michael Dawson is now 30, and given the aforementioned injury record of Kaboul, it may be wise to seek defensive reinforcement in the January window. One option is Swansea City captain Ashley Williams, who has come in for plaudits in recent months for his solid performances for the Welsh outfit and whose leadership skills would not go amiss in a Spurs side that were so comprehensively picked apart at the weekend. Spurs have been linked with a move in the past, as have Arsenal, meaning they may have to battle their London rivals to secure a deal, as well as persuade the Swans to sell.