Aston Villa join Tottenham in the race for midfield star who 'has a place in any team of the world'

Now, as per Fichajes, Aston Villa have now joined Tottenham in the race for Paqueta. The Brazilian playmaker is very experienced. He would add something unique to Thomas Frank’s team in terms of creativity and can settle in without much hassle considering he has played in the Premier League before.

Paqueta has continually been linked with an exit from the London Stadium this summer with clubs like Flamengo linked with a potential move. Labelled a player who “has a place in any team of the world”, the 28-year-old would be a very good addition to Tottenham in the immediate future.

A classical #10

A classical #10, the Brazilian has a flair and quality on the ball that allows him to excel at playing inbetween the lines. Not afraid of operating in tight spaces, Paqueta not only has the ability to pick a pass out for a teammate, but can also come up with the outrageous in terms of finishes.

Ultimately, it could all come down to the price tag. With Villa also interested, Spurs need to negotiate well to convince the player to come to North London. The next few days should provide a clearer picture of how things play out on this front and if Paqueta is seen wearing a Tottenham jersey for the rest of the season and beyond.