Chelsea hit stumbling block in Willian contract negotiations

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Chelsea hit stumbling block in Willian contract negotiations

Chelsea are looking to offer Willian a new deal amid interest from La Liga giants Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, but are reportedly struggling to agree a new deal with the Brazilian.

The Blues rejected bids of £35million from both Barca and Atleti for Willian on Monday, and have responded by initiating talks with the winger over a new deal the Evening Standard report.

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However the report suggests that the Brazil international is looking to agree a new two-year contract extension, similar to the deal his fellow countryman David Luiz signed last month.

Chelsea, though, are reportedly only willing to offer the winger a 12-month contract extension, with the Brazilian still having one year left on his current deal, while Luiz was out of contract this summer.

The Blues may have to succumb to Willian’s demands, however, given their two window transfer ban and are likely to compromise to agree on a deal, the report claims.

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