Paulinho undergoing Spurs medical

Brazil midfielder Paulinho is undergoing a medical ahead of a potential move to Tottenham, Press Association Sport understands.The 24-year-old Corinthians star has been linked with a move to Spurs for several months and it appears he is now on the verge of completing a £17million move to White Hart Lane.Paulinho, who has 17 international caps to his name and impressed throughout Brazil's recent Confederations Cup success, will become Andre Villas-Boas' first summer recruit as he looks to reshape his squad ahead of a push for a top four place in the Barclays Premier League next season.The player revealed during the tournament in his native country that a bid from Spurs to seal his signature had been lodged and that north London was his most likely destination.Inter Milan and Real Madrid were also believed to be interested in a move for the former Bragantino midfielder, who scored twice during the Confederations Cup, following on from his equalising goal in Brazil's 2-2 draw with England last month.If the medical goes without a hitch, Paulinho could be announced as a Tottenham player later today.

Source: PA