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"100m for willian"

Chelsea fans try to convince Barcelona to come in with massive bid for ‘world class’ Willian

After failing to sign two top targets, the Spanish giants have refocused their interest towards the Brazilian midfielder

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CHELSEA fans have took to Twitter with a desperate attempt to make Barcelona bid for midfielder Willian.

The 29-year-old has emerged as a shock new target for the Spanish giants, who have endured a barren summer in terms of transfers.

 Willian joined the Blues for £30m in 2013
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Willian joined the Blues for £30m in 2013Credit: PA:Press Association
 The midfielder has emerged as a top target for Barca boss Ernesto Valverde this summer
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The midfielder has emerged as a top target for Barca boss Ernesto Valverde this summerCredit: EPA

Barcelona have so far missed out on top targets Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele, which has lead them to the Blues' Brazilian international.

have reported that the Spanish outfit have made the 29-year-old their reserve choice, should they fail to sign Brazil compatriot Coutinho.

Willian was linked with a move to Manchester United earlier this summer to reunite with former boss Jose Mourinho, but the move collapsed.

The Catalans are desperate to  bolster their side following Neymar's £198m mega-move to European rivals Paris Saint-Germain.

Willian struggled to cement his place in Chelsea's side last term, starting just 15 Premier League games and coming off the bench in a further 19.

Hopeful Chelsea fans have picked up on this potential transfer, and clearly believe their midfielder is worth a little more than Barca will be willing to pay.

 It is believed that Barcelona are impressed by the Brazilian’s ability to play on either the right or left wing
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It is believed that Barcelona are impressed by the Brazilian’s ability to play on either the right or left wingCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
 Willian was not a first choice player for Blues boss Antonio Conte last season
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Willian was not a first choice player for Blues boss Antonio Conte last seasonCredit: Rex Features

Two games into this season, the Brazilian has played in both of Chelsea's fixtures - he bagged an assist on the opening day of the season against Burnley.

The winger tallied eight goals and two assists in the last campaign, despite a lack of game time.

He signed a four-year contract with the London club in the summer 2016.

Willian joined the Blues in 2013 from Shakhtar Donetsk for a fee of £30million.



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