Chelsea target Willian working to make transfer happen

The midfielder who has set the Champions League alight this season, having helped them to qualify for the knock-out rounds with a game to play, has openly talked up a move to the Premier League this season.

The playmaker has been put high on the wish-lists of Tottenham Hotspur as well as Chelsea, but is rumoured to be in favour of a move to the Champions League holders.

The Brazilian moved to Shakhtar in August 2007, and has won a host of honours with the club, including 4 Ukrainian league titles, 3 Ukrainian Cups and the 2009 UEFA Cup.

“I’m very happy with my moment at the club and I intend to keep living this moment,” Willian told Globo Esporte.

“As for a possible transfer, there will be offers for sure and I work so that it happens.

“My club and my representatives will decide my future. I’m focused on helping Shakhtar to keep making history in the Champions League.”

Both Chelsea and Tottenham are likely to bid for Willian in January, but the player may wish to play out their Champions League campaign.