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Brazil midfielder Paulinho gave the clearest indication yet that he could be

Andre Villas-Boas is desperate to sign the Corinthians man, whose agent Giuliano Bertolucci is in London to negotiate a Premier League move.

"It’s true my agent is in England at the moment, but I don’t know anything else," said the 24-year-old.

"I am certain he will tell me what’s going on soon."

Any deal would have to wait until after this month's Confederations Cup, where Brazil opened the tournament with a 3-0 win over Japan.

Bertolucci also represents Atletico Mineiro forward Bernard, a player that Spurs have shown an interest in following his dazzling displays in the Copa Libertadores.

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