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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Fans slam Willian as Spurs face transfer battle with Arsenal for Chelsea star"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-fans-slam-willian-as-spurs-face-transfer-battle-with-arsenal-for-chelsea-star/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Thomas Ward"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2020-05-27T11:30:49Z"
modified: "2020-05-27T11:30:49Z"
---

# Tottenham Hotspur: Fans slam Willian as Spurs face transfer battle with Arsenal for Chelsea star

**Tottenham and Arsenal are battling to sign Chelsea star Willian on a free transfer this summer, according to [The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/05/26/tottenham-hotspur-arsenal-set-lean-summer-transfer-window-unless/) via [@RickSpur](https://twitter.com/RickSpur/status/1265357168997478402).**

Willian’s contract is set to expire in [June](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/willian/profil/spieler/52769) and he has been linked with a move to North London, with [reports](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11717116/arsenal-tottenham-transfer-willian-chelsea/) suggesting he could reunite with his old boss Jose Mourinho.

Chief football writer [Matt Law](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/05/26/tottenham-hotspur-arsenal-set-lean-summer-transfer-window-unless/) has revealed Spurs are preparing themselves for a transfer market in which they will only be able to spend money on free agents, loans, or by organising swap deals.

Ever since he arrived at Stamford Bridge from Anzhi Makhachkala for [£31.95m](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/willian/profil/spieler/52769) all the way back in 2013, the [dead-ball-specialist](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/29463/Show/Willian) has won the Premier League twice, the Europa League, the FA Cup and League Cup. He also picked up the Copa America trophy with Brazil last year ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/willian/erfolge/spieler/52769)).

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Despite his age, the Brazilian hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down anytime soon, as he has the second-highest [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/15/Show/England-Chelsea) rating out of the entire Chelsea squad. The 31-year-old has scored 5 goals and created 5 assists in the English top flight this season, taking 1.9 shots per game, averaging 1.8 key passes, and successfully completing 1.9 dribbles on average (via [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/29463/Show/Willian)).

Admittedly, this may be a deal Daniel Levy chooses to avoid, as it is unlikely the veteran will be a part of Mourinho’s plans in the long-term future.

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He is [keen to stay](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/tottenham-transfer-news-willian-mourinho-18239865) in London and play in the Premier League as his family have now settled in the country.

However, it is worth remembering a large section of the THFC faithful still harbour lingering animosity towards the winger, after he [infamously](https://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/willian-finally-reveals-secrets-of-tottenham-transfer-saga-i-was-stuck-in-their-office-for-8-hours_sto6877483/story.shtml) snubbed Tottenham for the Blues despite having already taken his medical tests.

It is therefore understandable as to why loads of Spurs fans slammed Willian’s transfer update, with one supporter lamenting “please no.”

Meanwhile, another added this is the “same old Spurs.,” in reference to the fact that they will not be spending significant money in the summer. Again it is easy to see why they would say this, given in the 18/19 season they didn’t spent a single penny on transfer fees ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/tottenham-hotspur/transfers/verein/148/saison_id/2018)).

Scroll through some of the scathing reactions so far…

> Don’t battle too hard. Don’t want him.
>
> — ChunkyTHFC (@ChunkyTHFC) [May 26, 2020](https://twitter.com/ChunkyTHFC/status/1265358473392467968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Don’t want Willian. Also, how are Spurs more affected than anyone else or is it Levy’s latest excuse. I understand that money is tighter but Spurs should not be different
>
> — Kev Knuckey (@knuckey1970) [May 26, 2020](https://twitter.com/knuckey1970/status/1265364119533821955?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Could you imagine his and his agents salary demands. Don’t waste your tine. If this article is fact.
>
> — DAMIEN (@DamienDzanic) [May 27, 2020](https://twitter.com/DamienDzanic/status/1265548370187255808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Idea of willing him on makes me nauseous
>
> — Mark (@batsyface) [May 26, 2020](https://twitter.com/batsyface/status/1265358786107236354?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Please no
>
> — jessie navajas (@jessienavajas2) [May 26, 2020](https://twitter.com/jessienavajas2/status/1265385330359898114?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Same old spurs [#enic](https://twitter.com/hashtag/enic?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) a joke and the fans do nothing ??
>
> — Brett Scott (@BrettSc73750226) [May 26, 2020](https://twitter.com/BrettSc73750226/status/1265401597733076992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***Tottenham fans, should Daniel Levy sign Willian in the upcoming transfer window? Let us know down below!***