Paulinho (left) and Kyle Walker celebrate after victory over West Bromwich Albion. Picture: Action Images
Premier League new-boys Watford have joined the race to sign Tottenham Hotspur outcast Paulinho this summer.
The Brazilian midfielder is one of a number of senior players at White Hart Lane who are no longer wanted at White Hart Lane.
Emmanuel Adebayor, Roberto Soldado, Vlad Chiriches, Younes Kaboul, Mousa Dembele, Lewis Holtby, Aaron Lennon, Etienne Capoue are also understood to be surplus to requirements under Mauricio Pochettino.
And respected Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio claims the 26-year-old Brazil cap is being targeted by Championship runners-up Watford.
Paulinho made just three top flight starts for Spurs last term with a further 15 outings come from the bench in a hugely frustrating campaign.
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