Juventus plot transfer swoop for Chelsea’s Willian with star’s contract expiring in June
JUVENTUS want to make Chelsea winger Willian their next free agent signing.
The Italian champions have impressively acquired the likes of Aaron Ramsey, Andrea Pirlo, Adrien Rabiot and Sami Khedira on freebies over recent years.
The 31-year-old is believed to be out of contract at Stamford Bridge in June.
That means he will be free talk to and sign a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs in January.
And the latest reports suggest Juve boss Maurizio Sarri could be ready to pounce for his old Chelsea player.
Willian has been in West London for six years and helped the Blues to win five trophies during that period.
Frank Lampard has publicly stated his desire to keep the South American.
And previous reports suggested Chelsea were preparing to offer him a new two-year contract.
However, no official talks over an extension have yet begun.
Premier League rivals Manchester United were also previously interested in Willian.
But the prospect of a surprise switch to Old Trafford ended when Jose Mourinho, who managed the attacker at Chelsea, was axed last December.