Tottenham in negotiations for £30m-rated Willian
Anzhi Makhachkala forward has been subject of interest from Liverpool
TRANSFER TARGET: Willian, right, attempts to score for Anzhi
Makhachkala (PA)
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Champions League chasing club Tottenham as the north
London team is in advanced talks to sign the player.
The 25-year-old is currently under contract at Anzhi
Makhachkala, but the Russian club is intent on selling
its prized assets due to reported financial problems.
Willian is also known to be a Liverpool transfer
target – however, Spurs’ initial bid, understood to
be £30m, is better than what the Merseyside side is
willing to offer.
There are reports that Willian is scheduled to undergo
a medical at Spurs.
The player, who has two Brazil caps, is said to want
a move to the Premier League and will reportedly
make a final decision over which club he joins on Tuesday.
Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas is under pressure to
keep hold of Gareth Bale while Real Madrid retain
interest in signing the Welsh star for what would be
a world-record deal over £80m.
Spurs have already signed another Brazil midfielder this
summer, with Paulinho joining from Corinthians for a fee
estimated just under £17m.
The club also smashed their own record signing outlay
by purchasing Roberto Soldado from Valencia for £26m.