Sky Sports understands Spurs are in talks with Shakhtar Donetsk over Brazilian Willian, but the Ukrainian giants are standing firm over their valuation.

Andre Villas-Boas keen to land Brazilian from Shakhtar

understands Tottenham are in talks with Shakhtar Donetsk over Brazilian star Willian, but the Ukrainian giants are standing firm over their £20million valuation. The 24-year-old attacking midfielder has long been linked with a move to England, with Chelsea having previously failed to land him, and numerous bids have been turned down in the past 18 months. Nowcan confirm that Spurs are working hard to secure his signature. Andre Villas-Boas has sanctioned the move for a player who was brought to his attention during his time with Chelsea, and he believes Willian would be an excellent addition to his squad. However, Spurs have seen their approaches rebuffed and at least two offers have already been rejected by Shakhtar. The Ukrainian giants have always insisted that they want at least £20million for the Brazil international, who has two years left on his current deal.understands Spurs are still in talks with Shakhtar, meaning the North London club are trying to push through a deal before next week's transfer deadline.