Was listening to football weekly on Tuesday and fernando duarte was of the opinion that it was never a straight transfer battle between spurs and Chelsea for his signature, abramovich made a personal intervention with the anzhi owner, agents and advisers pushed Willian in the direction of Chelsea, and also Chelsea had been interested in the player and made offers over the last couple of transfer windows. Not so much as Tottenham being outbid as Chelsea having more strings to pull to get what they want.
Proof will be in the performance pudding, and if lamela works out to be as good or better then Willian then I'll be happy, he cost less and is younger, so its swings and roundabouts..
@jaw and Nesbit,
Was listening to football weekly on Tuesday and fernando duarte was of the opinion that it was never a straight transfer battle between spurs and Chelsea for his signature, abramovich made a personal intervention with the anzhi owner, agents and advisers pushed Willian in the direction of Chelsea, and also Chelsea had been interested in the player and made offers over the last couple of transfer windows. Not so much as Tottenham being outbid as Chelsea having more strings to pull to get what they want.
Proof will be in the performance pudding, and if lamela works out to be as good or better then Willian then I'll be happy, he cost less and is younger, so its swings and roundabouts..