Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Paulinho has revealed that he is keen for Gareth Bale to stay at the club.
Bale, who is currently sidelined with a foot injury, has been heavily linked with a record move to Real Madrid this summer.
When asked if he knew whether the Welshman was leaving, Paulinho told Fox Sports Brazil: "I sincerely don't know, but I think this is something more private for Bale, he doesn't tell me anything.
"But I hope he continues with us, so that he can help us. He is a great player and achieved great stats last season, so I hope he stays with us."
Paulinho made his Spurs debut on Sunday when he came off the bench during the team's 1-0 win at Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
