The Spurs midfielder was signed for £16 million in 2012 but is not in new manager Pochettino’s plans.
Brazil giants Corinthians have reportedly expressed an interest in bringing the player back to Brazil.
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Corinthians was the same side that sold Paulinho to Spurs, and if they got him back it would likely be for much less than the £16 million they received.
At the very least a loan move is expected in January. It would give Paulinho a chance to force his way back into the Brazil set up.
You can see his best moments in a Spurs shirt below.