Tottenham Hotspur are willing to let midfielder Paulinho go as part of transfer window clear-out, according to reports.
Website Mirror claims that the Brazilian, along with defender Vlad Chiricheș, Spain international Roberto Soldado and possibly Aaron Lennon and Andros Townsend, could be made available for transfer, as manager Mauricio Pochettino looks to reshape his squad to help maintain Spurs’ push for a top four finish in the Premier League.
Paulinho has found himself increasingly marginalised under Pochettino so far this season. The 26 year-old, who was signed from Corinthians for a reported fee of €19.73 million in July 2013, has so far made 16 appearances in all competitions, but has featured just seven times in the Premier League and is yet to be given a start.
With a possible place in Brazil Head Coach Dunga’s squad for the 2015 Copa América to aim for, Paulinho has been linked with a loan move away from Tottenham.
The São Paulo native has been strongly paired with Italian outfit Internazionale, while former club Corinthians and Brasileirão holders Cruzeiro are also believed to be keen.
Paulinho’s reputation in Brazil should still be strong – despite his disappointing 2014 FIFA World Cup, due to his success at Corinthians.
During his time with the Todo Poderoso, Paulinho was part of a side that won the Brasileirão in 2011, the FIFA Club World Cup and Copa Libertadores in 2012 and the Campeonato Paulista in 2013. His was also voted into the Série A Team of the Year for 2011 and 2012.
