Chelsea
have rejected £35m bids from Barcelona and Atletico Madrid for Willian, Sky
Sports News understands.
The Brazilian winger has entered the final 12 months of his deal at Stamford
Bridge and, despite facing the possibility of losing him for free next
summer, Chelsea are keen to keep hold of him next season.
Chelsea are currently serving the first part of their two-window transfer
ban imposed by FIFA and sold talisman Eden Hazard to Real Madrid for an
initial £88m last week.
The Blues may be able to avoid losing Willian for free next summer if they
can reach an agreement over a new two-year deal.
Barcelona have had a long-standing interest in Willian and saw three bids
rejected by Chelsea last summer, with the final offer worth more than £55m.
They renewed their interest in January, but once again were unable to strike
a deal with Chelsea.
Willian joined Chelsea from Russia side Anzhi Makhachkala for £30m in 2013
and helped the club win the Premier League on two occasions.
He has featured 292 times in total for Chelsea, scoring 52 goals.
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