Barcelona eyes signing Willian from Chelsea

CAIRO – 21 July 2018: FC Barcelona is keen on signing Chelsea’s Brazilian midfielder Willian. The player himself has repeatedly expressed his desire to leave the London club, according to Sky Sport’s sources.

Chelsea will not play in the Champions League next year after finishing fifth in the Premier League.

The fact is that FC Barcelona, according to Sky Sport, made an offer last week of £53 million (about €59 million) to Chelsea, but their response was “No”.

In this third attempt, also according to the English newspaper, Barcelona has offered £55 million (€61 million).

Willian’s deal is still hard as Manchester United is also interested in the Brazilian winger. Chelsea’s new Italian manager, Maurizio Sarri, wants to keep Willian in his squad despite the offers.