Barcelona have turned down the opportunity to sign Willian when his deal expires this summer due to his high demands, according to reports.
The Chelsea winger has been linked with a free transfer to the Nou Camp after failing to agree a new deal with his current the blues.
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After failing to sign Willian with a £60million bid two summers ago, it was thought the Catalans would jump at the chance to sign the Brazilian for nothing.
However, Sport claim the Catalan club have ended their interest in the 31-year-old due to his requests for a three-year deal with huge wages.
Given his status as a free agent, Willian’s wage demands are not out of the ordinary, but Barca would prefer to bring a younger alternative.
That leaves Willian in limbo, with Chelsea also declining to offer anything longer than a two-year extension.
Though, PSG and Tottenham remain interested in Willian, but at 31 they may also see him as a short-term option.
Willian’s agent Kia Joorabchian is at the heart of the talks, and also represents Philippe Coutinho, who he is trying to sell to Chelsea.
The Blues have reportedly already held discussions with Barcelona over loaning Coutinho for the whole of next campaign.
Barca want a straight sale for the playmaker, and are requesting at least an obligation for Chelsea to sign the Brazilian at the end of the loan spell.
