The Brazil international is poised to be available on a free-transfer this summer after failing to agree new terms at Chelsea
Head coach Mikel Arteta is in need of bolstering some key areas in his squad, particularly in the centre of midfield and out wide, with the likes of Atletico Madrid midfield enforcer Thomas Partey and out-of-contract Chelsea star Willian being closely linked with moves to North London.
And over the past few days reports have started to gather pace about the prospect of Arsenal landing Willian this summer, with the winger, formerly of Russian outfit Anzhi Makhachkala, set to leave Stamford Bridge.
The winger was willing to stay with Frank Lampard’s side had they offered him a three-year deal, but that has not proven to be the case, with the Blues only willing to offer him the option of a new two-year contract.
Thus, it looks almost certain that the Brazil international will leave Stamford Bridge this summer and become a free agent, with Arsenal one of the clubs eager to land his signature.
