Former Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson has backed the club to sign Chelsea winger Willian.

Spurs boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly hoping for a reunion with the Brazilian, who is out of contract at the end of this season.

But Robinson admits Mourinho may need to sell before he recruits the 31-year-old.

He told Football Insider: "It would be a good signing.

"I think it is a player who Mourinho knows well. I would be surprised if Chelsea let him go because he is a top player.

"Spurs have a lot of attacking midfield players and he fits that bill as to what they have already got.

"There would have to be a few outgoings but that is a manager putting his stamp on a squad.

"Implementing the changes and getting the players he wants. Mourinho was brought in for a reason and Spurs will have to let him do that to an extent.

"I would be very surprised if he [Willian] came in as another, there would have to be outgoings first to make room. He is very similar to what they have already got."