Barcelona are reportedly set to revive their interest in signing Chelsea wideman Willian next summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Spanish champions had originally hoped to secure a switch for the Brazilian international in 2013 before he moved to the Premier League. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And according to Mundo Deportivo, the club could attempt to tie up a deal when Willian’s contract at Stamford Bridge expires at the end of the season.
Several reports stated in the summer that Chelsea had rebuffed a \u00a340million offer for the star from Barcelona, with negotiations even reaching a \u00a360million valuation before collapsing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ernesto Valverde has continued to keep a keen eye on Willian’s exploits in London after ultimately missing out on the signing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Nou Camp outfit are now understood to be willing to wait until June 2020, when Willian will be a free agent, to secure their long-term target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the same publication, former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola had been interested in securing the Brazilian six years ago – when he had lined up against his side for Shakhtar Donetsk.
The current Manchester City manager instead opted to sign Willian’s teammate Dmytro Chyhrynskyi, whose ill-fated time at Barcelona lasted just one season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Willian isn’t currently believed to be a priority target, however, with some concerns held over his advancing age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But a potential transfer without a fee is an attractive proposition for the Spanish giants – and this could counteract any hesitations over the longevity of a deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Daily Mail<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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