Brazilian midfielder Paulinho has confirmed that he is close to a dream move to Tottenham Hotspur this summer, as reported by the Daily Mail.
The Corinthians ace has been an integral part of the Brazilian Confederations Cup team and is set to finalise a move to White Hart Lane after the final against Spain.
Paulinho has also claimed that both Gareth Bale and Andre Villas-Boas will remain in North London after constant speculation over the past few weeks.
The 24 year old scored the winner for Brazil against Uruguay in midweek and is fully focused on the Confederations Cup despite finding time to say he would not be able to turn down a deal to Tottenham.
“It is important for the team and the Brazilian fans that at the moment all my focus is on winning the Confederations Cup – but after the tournament is finished I hope it is a deal that can get finalised quickly,” Paulinho said.
“To play in England for a great team like Tottenham is a dream. What I respect about Tottenham is the ambition they have shown.
“This summer there has been interest in their coach and their best player (Bale) – and they have been clear they both are not going anywhere.
“When my agent made me aware that Tottenham were interested I knew it would not be a move that I could turn down.”
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