Heurelho Gomes has launched a scathing attack on Tottenham - warning players not to sign for the club.

Watford keeper Gomes spent six years at White Hart Lane before leaving in 2014 and has accused the club of ruining the careers of the players they have signed.

Speaking about the struggles of fellow Brazilian Paulinho, who has only played 15 games this season and completed 90 minutes just twice, Gomes says fault lies with Spurs - not the player.

Heurelho Gomes (in action for Tottenham in 2013) spent six years at White Hart Lane before leaving in 2014

Gomes sits on the bench during half-time of a Tottenham Europa League match against PAOK FC

Gomes has impressed for Watford after signing for the club last season and helping them win promotion

'It’s the club (who are to blame). Certainly, I would not recommend to anyone (to join Spurs),' Gomes told ESPN.

The 34-year-old goes on to highlight how Willian, who rejected Tottenham for Chelsea, is thriving at Stamford Bridge and also cites the struggles Roberto Soldado and Erik Lamela - both of whom have under performed after big-money moves.

He said: 'They paid £28million for Soldado, and they don’t play him. Or look (at) Lamela, who was a great (prospect) in Europe, but today you watch Tottenham games and he looks like he can’t play football at all.'

Gomes has rebuilt his career at Watford, helping the club achieve promotion to the Premier League, and is close to agreeing a new contract with the club.

His existing deal expires next month, but talks over a new 12-month deal are well underway.

Roberto Soldado (left) and Paulinho have struggled for regular playing time at Tottenham this season

Erik Lamela signed for Tottenham for £25million but has not hit the targets expected of him

Gomes tweeted after the article posted, writing on the social media site: (sic) 'It's unbelievable how people try's to make trouble, never said that Spurs are what they are saying!

'Was just saying about Paulinho's situation and about my situation, I was disappointed they way they treated me !

'I'm still supporting this great Football Club and I will continue do, I have a lot of respect for tottenham !

'Just only not agree with the way they treat some players, and I feel very sorry for that , because you're a great football club!