Chelsea have reportedly turned a bid in excess of £50 million from Barcelona for Brazilian winger Willian.
The Daily Mail claims that the player’s agent and representatives have been in Barcelona amid speculation about his future at Stamford Bridge.
The Catalan side are hoping to add to their attack this summer and see Willian as a valuable transfer target.
The player has been heavily linked with a move away from Chelsea after falling out of favour during the second half of last season.
Chelsea have been braced for interest in the Brazilian, with Manchester United reportedly considering a summer move.
Ex-Blues boss Jose Mourinho has never failed to hide his admiration for the player and is expected to try and lure him to Old Trafford.
The report claims that United could outbid Barcelona with a higher fee, but that leaves Chelsea with the prospect of selling yet another first-team player to a direct domestic rival.
With Willian due to turn 30 in the coming months, the Blues could consider a summer sale with the amount of money being offered.
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