Spurs Transfer News: Paulinho Undergoing Tottenham Medical

By Joseph Dempsey /

Team Talk. The 27-year-old has been linked with a move to the Lilywhites for months and it appears as though he is finally on the verge of completing his £17 million move to the North London outfit. The Corinthians star has 17 international caps to his name and impressed throughout Brazil's run in the Confederations Cup, which A Seleção won after a 3-0 victory over World Champions Spain. The midfielder will become manager Andre Villas-Boas' first summer signing as the Portuguese boss looks to reshape his squad and push for a top 4 spot next season. The player revealed during the Confederations Cup tournament that a bid by Spurs had been submitted to Corinthians, and that the English capital was his next likely destination. Inter Milan and Real Madrid were also said to have held an interest in the star, who scored twice during the Confederations Cup, as well as netting the equaliser against England in their 2-2 draw last month. If the medical goes through without any unforeseen complications, the completion of his signing is expected to be announced later on this afternoon.

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