Chelsea confirm they’ve agreed to sign Willian, Spurs misery confirmed

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Chelsea have confirmed they have agreed a deal to sign Willian from Anzhi, subject to the player being given a work permit.

The Blues have beaten Spurs to the £30m signing of the Brazilian star after he agreed personal terms with them and a deal was struck with the Russian side.

A statement on the club’s website reads: “Chelsea Football Club can confirm an agreement has been reached with both Willian and his club Anzhi Makhachkala for the transfer of the Brazilian player.

“The transfer is subject to a work permit hearing on Wednesday.”

Sources close to the deal had claimed that a work permit was now the only sticking point yesterday, and that has now been confirmed by Chelsea.

The 25-year-old had previously passed a medical at Spurs last Wednesday before Chelsea launched their bid at 6pm on Thursday.

Meanwhile, Spurs are said to be lining up Hulk as an alternative option.