Tottenham appear to be closing in on the signing of Liverpool target Willian after the Brazilian international arrived in London ahead of a medical with the club.

The 25-year-old looks certain to leave Anzhi Makhachkala for around £30m and despite early reports that the Reds were in advanced talks with the Russian club over a move, it appears Spurs are now in pole position to sign the attacking midfielder.

Willian was close to joining Spurs in January this year, but after chairman Daniel Levy flew to Ukraine to negotiate a deal with his club at the time Shakhtar Donetsk, the clubs were unable to agree a deal and the highly-rated Brazilian moved to Anzhi instead.

But Premier League clubs were again put on red alert when Willian expressed his desire to play in England after Anzhi's billionaire owner Suleyman Kerimov lost patience with his underachieving squad and made every player available for a transfer in an effort to cut the extensive wage bill.

Spurs have already spent nearly £60m on the acquisition of new players.

Source: The Independent