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title: "Barcelona launch third bid for Willian"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Elliott Cuff"
section: "Chelsea Features & Analysis"
published: "2018-07-20T21:24:28Z"
modified: "2018-07-20T21:24:28Z"
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# Barcelona launch third bid for Willian

Barcelona have bid a third time for Chelsea winger Willian, according to Sky Sports News.

The Catalan giants are believed to have offered around £55million for the Brazil international, who is a key target for the club this summer.

> Twitter: BREAKING: Sky sources – @FCBarcelona make third bid in excess of £55m for @ChelseaFC winger Willian #SSN https://t.co/maor22ka8j (@SkySportsNews)

Having reportedly expressed a desire to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, it was reported earlier today that the 29-year old was closing in on a move to the Nou Camp.

![Catherine Ivill/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/992966370.jpg)

While concerns had been raised about Barcelona’s inability to sign any more non-EU players, Philippe Coutinho, who is believed to have been crucial in convincing Willian of a move, is close to securing a Portuguese passport in order to free up a spot.

Chelsea are reportedly ready to sell the player, who they signed from Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala for £30million in 2013, providing their asking price is met.