Barcelona have turned down the chance to sign Chelsea star Willian in the summer. The Brazilian is available as a free agent after turning down a new contract from Chelsea. Willian wanted a three-year contract and walked away from negotiations when Chelsea were only prepared to offer him a two-year extension.
His agent Kia Joorabchian, who also represents Philippe Coutinho, has already been plotting his next move and according to SPORT, has offered his services to Barcelona.
The Catalan giants like the player and have previously been interested in signing the forward, bidding £50million for him back in 2018.
They however prefer a younger player.
However, they have other transfer priorities with Neymar and Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martínez their prime targets ahead of next season.
SPORT’s report says that the 31-year-old has asked for huge wages and a three-year deal, but Barcelona would prefer to build for the future this summer by bringing in younger players. The move is not completely off the table if he accepts a shorter contract , though Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham look the more likely destinations for Willian at this moment in time.
Willian has scored seven times and registered six assists in 37 matches for Chelsea this season.P
