Brazilian Paulinho is set to undergo his medical ahead of his £17m move to Tottenham from Corinthians.

It is expected to take place either today or tomorrow in London. The player will then take a short holiday before joining up with his Tottenham teammates.

Medicals have become far more stringent these days than they used to be and players can expect to see the club doctor where they will be quizzed on their medical history and undergo an examination. They will also enquire bout family history and any hereditary illnesses or diseases.

Past sporting injuries will be focused on but the doctor in charge of the medical will also look for any signs that the player could be subject to an hereditary illness or disease that they might not yet be aware of.

Muscles and joints are checked thoroughly by the physiotherapist to ensure that they have the normal range of motion with some clubs opting to use isokinetic devices in order to determine muscle strength.

Height, weight, blood pressure, body fat levels, lung capacity and pulse rate are also checked along with dental health and hearing.

Cardiac abnormalities are also ruled out by the use of an electrocardiogram (ECG) and echocardiogram.

It had been expected that Paulinho would play for Corinthians in the Recopa Sudamericana, but he will not take part in that game as he has to undergo his medical. Speaking about not playing, Paulinho said