Willian: Chelsea look set to beat Tottenham to £30m midfielder

Willian, 25, had undergone a medical with Spurs, but could now sign for the Blues after they entered the race for his signature on Thursday.

When asked whether the Brazilian had chosen to make the move to Stamford Bridge, Mourinho nodded.
The Chelsea boss added: "I know what the player wants, so in this moment we cannot hide. That is a possibility."

Willian joined Anzhi in January for a reported £30m after five-and-a-half seasons at Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk. But he has become available as the Russian side attempt to cut costs after a change in strategy by their owner.
Tottenham had expected to break their transfer record and make Willian their fifth major summer signing.

But Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich intervened, using his contacts at Anzhi to offer a similar fee to Tottenham but with more lucrative add-ons.

Willian has not yet agreed personal terms at the Blues. It is understood he is attracted by the chance to play Champions League football, compete for the Premier League title and work under Mourinho.

"I couldn't say much in previous news conferences," Mourinho said.
"I have to answer your questions and try to be honest, but at the same time try to hide a few things.
"I'm happy with my squad, but every one of us managers, we say we are happy, but we are always unhappy.
"We always want something of more quality and we never close the door to the possibility of adding more quality."

Willian's arrival would not see the departure of Juan Mata. Reports in Friday's newspapers said the Spain midfielder could be offered to Manchester United as part of a bid to sign Wayne Rooney.
"No, [it is] speculation," said Mourinho. "He's a player we all like, he's a player we all want to keep and we want more quality in the team."

Mourinho earlier this week suggested Chelsea would make a fresh bid for striker Rooney, 27, after their match with Manchester United on Monday.

Asked on Friday how he rated his chances of signing Rooney, Mourinho said: "I don't care. In this moment I don't care. I have a big match to play on Monday."

Willian's world

• Full name: Willian Borges da Silva

• Born: 9 August 1988, Ribeirao Pires, Brazil

• Began his career in his homeland with Corinthians, moving to Ukraine with Shakhtar Donetsk in 2007

• Won four Ukrainian Premier League titles with Shakhtar, plus the 2009 Uefa Cup

• Was part of the Brazil Under-20 side who won the 2007 South American Youth Championships, playing alongside Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva

• Made his senior Brazil debut against Gabon in November 2011