Manchester United hold talks with Chelsea winger Willian
Manchester United have held preliminary talks with Chelsea winger Willian’s representatives, according to Manchester Evening News.
The Red Devils have held a firm interest in the Brazilian since 2016, having made an enquiry over the 29-year-old’s availability and were turned away by the Blues.
Jose Mourinho, who signed Willian for Chelsea back in 2013, is keen to add a winger in the summer having been left disappointed with his options during the season.
United are hopeful of signing the Chelsea winger this summer with
Mourinho having been left disappointed by the performances of
Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial over the course of last season.
Old Trafford officials have already begun talks with the player’s entourage earlier this month, with the idea of gauging how feasible a transfer would be to complete.
Any deal for Willian this summer could prove tricky, with the West London club expected to undergo a managerial change during the summer.
The new manager could potentially affect whether Willian will be allowed to leave meaning United are keen to conclude a deal early.
It is understood that the Portuguese manager is a big admirer of
Willian and is pushing for the club to complete a deal for the winger
this summer.
Mourinho has already hinted that the club will not sign forward during the summer transfer window, however, the former Chelsea manager would make an exception for Willian.
The Red Devils have held a firm interest in the Brazilian since 2016, having made an enquiry over the 29-year-old’s availability and were turned away by the Blues.
Jose Mourinho, who signed Willian for Chelsea back in 2013, is keen to add a winger in the summer having been left disappointed with his options during the season.
Willian to United
LONDON,
ENGLAND – DECEMBER 20: Willian of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his
sides first goal during the Carabao Cup Quarter-Final match between
Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on December 20, 2017 in
London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Old Trafford officials have already begun talks with the player’s entourage earlier this month, with the idea of gauging how feasible a transfer would be to complete.
Any deal for Willian this summer could prove tricky, with the West London club expected to undergo a managerial change during the summer.
The new manager could potentially affect whether Willian will be allowed to leave meaning United are keen to conclude a deal early.
Mourinho’s Willian interest
MANCHESTER,
ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 25: Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United and
Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea shake hands after the Premier League
match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford on February
25, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Mourinho has already hinted that the club will not sign forward during the summer transfer window, however, the former Chelsea manager would make an exception for Willian.
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