(CNN) -- At last it appears the pieces in soccer's latest transfer window jigsaw are slowly falling into place. A pair of big-money moves involving English Premier League clubs on Wednesday could spark a frenzy of activity as Europe's leading clubs aim to finish their business before Tuesday's deadline. London-based club Tottenham Hotspur are at the coalface as things stand, securing a $40 million deal shortly after missing out on another to rivals Chelsea. All this with the potential world record transfer of their star player Gareth Bale to Spanish giants Real Madrid simmering in the background -- a move that manager Andre Villas-Boas admits is close.
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Brazilian midfielder Willian joins Chelsea in a deal reported to be worth $46.5m
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The 25-year-old had seemed destined for a switch to Tottenham Hotspur
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Roma announce Erik Lamela is on his way to Tottenham for $39.9 million
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Gareth Bale's move to Real Madrid edges closer admits Andre Villas-Boas
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