Spurs have been linked with deep-lying midfielders such as Joao Moutinho and Alex Song in recent times and, if they qualify for the Champions League, they really are the kind of players that a club of Tottenham's stature should be aiming to sign. If indeed that happens, the likes of Moutinho or Song should be played alongside Sandro in a 4-2-3-1 formation, allowing Dembele to play in the trio behind the striker alongside the likes of Gareth Bale and Aaron Lennon, because he is far more effective running at defences in the final third, as shown in his performance against Manchester City. When Tom Huddlestone was introduced with half an hour left and Spurs were pushing for their goals at 1-0 behind, Dembele was pushed further forward and he caused the City defence a series of nightmares that prove how wasted he is playing so deep. He effortlessly skips past men, shrugging off challenges like he is swatting away a fly. The sooner Spurs make the kind of signing that will allow Dembele to start games in a more advanced position, the better.