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Willian is edging closer to leaving Chelsea on a free after rejecting the club’s latest attempts to persuade him to sign a new two-year deal and has held talks over a move to Arsenal.

The winger has been unable to reach agreement with Chelsea over fresh because of his demands for a three-year extension and is increasingly likely to leave after the second leg of the last-16 Champions League tie against Bayern Munich on Saturday.

Although Willian is expected to delay a decision on his future until after that game, the chances of a breakthrough in negotiations with Chelsea are receding, boosting Arsenal’s hopes of g the 31-year-old.

Frank Lampard has repeatedly said he wants to keep Willian, even though Chelsea have strengthened their attack with the gs of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech and remain in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over Kai Havertz.

However Chelsea’s board do not want to hand a three-year deal to the Brazil international, who missed his side’s defeat by Arsenal in the FA Cup final with an achilles injury.

Kia Joorabchian, Willian’s agent, claimed last week that his client had offers from five clubs – two in the Premier League, two in Europe and one in Major League Soccer.

It is understood Barcelona are a highly unlikely destination despite recent reports linking them with the player.

Willian is settled in London and has been targeted by Arsenal, who are willing to offer a three-year deal and have Europa League football.

Lampard’s hunt for defensive reinforcements is likely to depend on Chelsea making space in their squad.

It is understood they did not activate their buy-back option for Nathan Aké, who is set to Manchester City from Bournemouth, because they already have four centre-backs.

Chelsea are interested in West Ham’s Declan Rice and have been linked with Atlético Madrid’s José Giménez, and Lampard wants Leicester’s Ben Chilwell as his left-back.

However the manager is likely to need to offload Kurt Zouma, Andreas Christensen or Antonio Rüdiger before bringing in a new centre-back.

Fikayo Tomori, an academy graduate, is not believed to be for sale.

Lampard could also raise funds by finding a buyer for the Italy midfielder Jorginho, and he is not convinced by Marcos Alonso or Emerson Palmieri at left-back. Emerson has been targeted by Juventus and Internazionale.

Chelsea are 3-0 down against Bayern and will be without César Azpilicueta and Christian Pulisic, who suffered hamstring injuries against Arsenal. Pedro, who is ing Roma, is also unavailable after dislocating a shoulder.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/aug/03/willian-closer-to-chelsea-exit-after-rejecting-latest-offer-of-two-year-deal

Fantastic player who is already at the tail end of his career. I wonder who is getting a better deal here. Arsenal or Chelsea.

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To leave after the second leg of last 16 champions league against Beyern Munich

So Chelsea no hope of winning Beyern ?

With the kin wingers that Chelsea bringing in , Willan need to run to where he can play

Good for him.
He is a fantastic player though.. Even though his performance keeps dwindling.. I still the days of the trio - William, Oscar and Hazard.. I enjoyed watching these three play together.

Meanwhile, everyone thought Chelsea would collapse after the exit of Hazard to Real Madrid.. But we got Captain America who has been doing us wonders.
Soilder go, Soilder come... Barracks still remain.

Just something to make you smile this morning:-

Arsenal shouldn't pay more than 15 million euros for this old man fr

Noted

COYG....

Let him enjoy, this time is for him......

Arsenal gradually turning themselves into a full dumping site for Chelsea.

What a sad story.

Not really a good deal for Arsenal except they offer him a one year contract.

Frank Lampard has repeatedly said he wants to keep Willian, even though Chelsea have strengthened their attack with the gs of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech and remain in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over Kai Havertz.
He missed his side’s defeat by Arsenal in the FA Cup final with an achilles injury.

Kia Joorabchian, Willian’s agent, claimed last week that his client had offers from five clubs – two in the Premier League, two in Europe and one in Major League Soccer.

Willian is settled in London and has been targeted by Arsenal, who are willing to offer a three-year deal and have Europa League football

We are waiting to see the way this end.
This will be the first time in many years that Chelsea FC will offer a 2 year deal to any player above 30 years.
Even Drogba, Lampard and a few others have to leave for almost the same reason.

We love you Willian.
We know you are trying to secure your future,
BUT, Our Club, CHELSEA comes first before any player.

BLUES FOR LIFE.
KTBFFH!

Very good
I just love this willian of a guy

Good news to arsenal,

Good luck wherever he goes..life goes on!

Welcome OG

Coldfeets:
Arsenal gradually turning themselves into a full dumping site for Chelsea.

What a sad story.

Hmmmmm..........
This is deep!

Xucxex1997:
Very good
I just love this willian of a guy

WE Love him too
He's one of the best in the league.

dominique:
Another Chelsea pensioner, we don't want biko

Yinmu!
Same Arsenal that will jump at him with all the money in their patapata!

He has tried. He should move on. He's not even happy they gave him two years. Chelsea has a policy of 1yr renewer if you are 30yo. Em say e want 3yrs. Go Arsenal to shake nyansh. Rubbish!

So arsenal is chelsea's dumping ground

Ok

Good move Willian.
Chelsea has disrespected you enough by delaying your contract extension.

welcome willian

Willian at Arsenal on a 3yrs contract isn't bad. Arsenal needs experience to rebuild its squad for the new season. If only we could shore up our defense with two very expensive gs with years of experience.

Gradually, Arsenal will be force to reckon with in Europe. Na small small dem dey take lick hot soup.

#COYG!!!

Coutinho is desperate to come back to EPL, but i don't think he will stoop low and Arsenal. Harry kane is already one of the highest goal scorers in Epl history at 26.

Willian might end up at Tottenham if they show interest, if Mourihno call him, he will forget Arsenal in a heartbeat.

Chelsea under lampard is becoming like a deja vu,the more u look the less u see!! U can't really tell if they are progressing or not! It would be a terrible mistake if Chelsea lose such pure talent to people that took FA cup from them, they should be ashamed of themselves!

Rahmanjargo:
Arsenal shouldn't pay more than 15 million euros for this old man fr

It's a free transfer as his contract with Chelsea has expired.

Bye!

Good move from Arsenal ..

The lad will blend and his playing style will help the team

Lot of feed to the wing . Him and Pepe will do damages from the wings , while auba-goal will do most of the finishing