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Willian set to sign for Chelsea

23 August 2013 - 17:45

Chelsea are set to sign Brazilian attacking midfielder Willian from Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala, for a fee reported to be £30m, after owner Roman Abramovich personally stepped in to hijack what seemed to be a done deal between Tottenham Hotspur and Anzhi.

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The move is subject to international clearance, passing a medical, and getting a work permit.&nbsp;<br />

Chelsea are understood to have made an offer and agreed personal terms on thursday night, after Willian passed his medical at White Hart Lane prior to a proposed move to Spurs.<br />

Liverpool missed out on the player last week after refusing to match Tottenham's price.&nbsp;

Written by David Yacob