Relations between Chelsea and Tottenham remain frosty to this day in no small part due to the way the Blues hijacked their rivals deal for Willian.
The Brazilian was lined up as a target for Spurs as they looked to spend their ‘Gareth Bale money’, and a deal looked likely before Chelsea stole in to sign him.
William has been a big success at Stamford Bridge but found his chances more limited under Antonio Conte, and now could do Tottenham an inadvertent favour.
The Sun report Willian is being lined up by Bayern Munich in a £43 million deal to potentially replace Spurs target Douglas Costa.
The Mirror report Tottenham are interested in Costa, who is rated at £30 million, to give them another exciting option in attack.
Despite missing out on Bruma and Wilfried Zaha, Costa is arguably the most talented winger Tottenham have been linked with and the Brazilian would be an outstanding addition for Spurs.
Bayern boss Carlo Ancelotti spoke earlier this year of his desire to keep Costa, but played him irregularly last season and their interest in Willian suggests they are preparing to let him leave.
Willian would never be permitted to move to Tottenham despite the fact he would suit them perfectly, but in switching to Bayern he could help them out just as much, providing the North London side push through their interest in Costa.
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