Tottenham transfer news: Mauricio Pochettino 'not optimistic at all' over any new signings before deadline

The Argentine watched as his side tumbled out of both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup in the space of four days in the absence of star duo Harry Kane and Dele Alli

Mauricio Pochettino fears Tottenham will not be able to add to their injury-depleted squad this month.

The Argentine watched as his side tumbled out of both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup in the space of four days in the absence of star duo Harry Kane and Dele Alli.

The injuries to the duo have left Spurs short on options in attack, with the lack of transfer activity in recent windows exposed with Fernando Llorente left as the only realistic attacking option.

However Pochettino revealed he had been looking to strengthen, but any hopes of adding to his squad appeared to be diminishing.

"You know how we work at the last minute everything can happen," he said. "A few days ago I was very optimistic about a realistic option to sign but today I am not optimistic at all."

There is better news in the form of Son Heung-min with the South Korean be available for Wednesday's clash with Watford.

Son has missed the last three games as he has been on international duty at the Asian Cup. But a surprise quarter-final defeat to Qatar has allowed him to return to London quicker than expected and Pochettino has confirmed he will be involved against the Hornets.

Moussa Sissoko is also back after a knee problem but Ben Davies (groin) is still out along with Kane and Alli.