Tottenham: Willian Jose ‘arriving in London’ reveals expert
Real Sociedad striker Willian Jose is due in London today to finalise a move to Tottenham, according to a report in Spain. Spurs are in the market for a new striker with talisman Harry Kane out until mid-April following surgery to a ruptured tendon in his hamstring.
Tottenham transfer target Willian Jose due in London today to seal permanent move (Image: Getty)
Jose was left out of Imanol Alguacil's squad which played Espanyol on Wednesday night.
A tweet from the club read: "Lobete enters the list instead of Willian Jose. The forward has asked the club to remain on the sidelines until his situation is clarified."
The 28-year-old signed a new contract with Real Sociedad in October 2018 which included a release clause of £59million (€70m).
It is suggested that Spurs will not have to meet that hefty fee, though.
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Mourinho was asked about links with Jose following his side’s 2-1 win over Norwich on Wednesday night.
Keeping his cards close to his chest, the Portuguese tactician said: “He's a Real Sociedad player.
“I don't comment on players from other clubs. I can only speak about my players.
“I think it's a question of respect to the coaches and the clubs where the players belong."
Mourinho did bemoan his side’s lack of attacking options, however, with no recognised first-team striker currently at his disposal.
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"We are in a situation when I have to think, think, think,” Mourinho said.
“I look to the bench and we don't have attacking players. I had to take off Erik Lamela because of fatigue but we showed an incredible reaction to score a second goal.
"When Chelsea want to win, they bring on Michy Batshuayi. When Manchester City want to change Gabriel Jesus, they bring in Sergio Aguero.
"We are so, so unlucky with injuries. We get back Hugo Lloris and we lose Harry Winks. It's incredible."