14 Aug 2013 11:36:26
Ed02, What are your thoughts on Willian and what do you think are the relative chances are of us buying him, assuming of course we are interested? {Ed002's Note - Willian is well thought of as a player and it is clear that a couple of managers have been disappointed with the number of goals he returns given his direct style of play. Chelsea looked very seriously at him 18 months ago but price and the need for a work permit got in the way. Anzhi has turned down an offer of just under €40M for the player - on the assumption that the side would return with a higher offer - they may not. He has permission to talk to interested clubs. Right now I don't know where he will end up. Anzhi say they have been approached by four clubs (Zenit, Manchester City, Spurs and Roma) and there is a suggestion that his representatives have spoken with Liverpool, Galatasaray, Manchester United and Chelsea. One club is considering a prospective offer that will include a player or two on loan to Anzhi for the 2014-2015 season and a lower cash sale - it is unimportant which club it is.}