As Willian Chelsea's exit approaching and after refusing the club's recent attempts to persuade him to sign a new two-year deal, the Brazilian has had talks about a move to Arsenal according to Sports Central.
The winger was unable to reach an agreement with Chelsea on new terms due to his request for a three-year extension and will increasingly likely to leave after the Champions League round of 16 second leg against Bayern Munich on Saturday. With Willian expected to delay a decision on his future until the end of the game, the chances of a breakthrough in negotiations with Chelsea are diminishing, raising Arsenal's hopes for the 31-year-old's signature.
Frank Lampard has repeatedly said he wants to keep Willian, although Chelsea have stepped up their attack with the signings of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech and are still talking about Bayer Leverkusen’s Kai Havertz. However, the Chelsea board are unwilling to give the Brazil international a three-year deal who missed his side's defeat to Arsenal in the FA Cup final with an Achilles injury.
Willian's agent Kia Joorabchian said last week his client had received offers from five clubs, two in the Premier League, two in Europe and one in Major League Soccer. Barcelona are believed to be highly unlikely destination, despite recent reports linking them with the player. Willian is settled in London and has been targeted by Arsenal, who are set to offer a three-year contract and also Europa League football.
In other news, Lampard could also raise funds by finding a buyer for Italy midfielder Jorginho, and Marcos Alonso or Emerson Palmieri as duo left-backs have not convinced him. Emerson has been targeted by Juventus and Internazionale.
Chelsea are 3-0 down against Bayern and have to do without César Azpilicueta and Christian Pulisic, who both suffered thigh injuries against Arsenal. Pedro, who is about to join Roma, is not available after sustaining a shoulder injury.
