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Jul232019 by JB1 Comment

Lampard hits back at Willian over Eden Hazard squad number claim

Premier League

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has hit back at Willian’s claim that he has already been offered Eden Hazard’s No.10 squad number. Hazard’s transfer to Real Madrid means Chelsea will have a new No.10 for the first time in four years with the Belgian having vacated the shirt previously warn by Juan Mata and Joe Cole. Speaking to Brazilian TV show Desimpedidos, Willian said: ‘I was offered the number 10 jersey ahead of next season and I will take it.’ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Willian has worn the No.22 shirt throughout his Chelsea career but Lampard denied the claim of the 30-year-old and confirmed he is yet to make up his mind on it. ‘There’s no confirmation on that decision,’ he said after Chelea’s 2-1 win over Barcelona in Japan. ‘It will be ta...

Jul222019 by JBNo Comments

Willian confirms he will take Hazard’s number 10 Jersey at Chelsea

Premier League

Chelsea winger Willian has confirmed that he has been offered to wear the famous number 10 jersey at the ckub which was last used by superstar Eden Hazard before his move to Real Madrid. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eden Hazard wore the number 10 jersey at Stamford Bridge for five years after picking it from Juan Mata and concerns have been raised on who will take the shirt from the Belgian. Christian Pulisic and Callum Hudson-Odoi have both been tipped to wear the number 10 jersey at the club before Willian made the confirmation. According to 101greatgoals, Willian confirmed this in an interview with Brazilian TV show, Desimpediodos on Sunday. He said: “I was offered the number 10 jersey ahead of next season, and I will take it.” (ad...

Jun172019 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea respond to Barcelona and Atletico’s £35m offers for Willian

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Chelsea have rejected £35million offers from Spanish giants Barcelona and Atletico Madrid for Brazilian international Willian Borges, according to reports. Willian has played almost 300 matches for Chelsea since signing from Anzhi Makhachkala in 2013. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While not always a regular in the blues starting line up, Willian has helped Chelsea win two Premier League titles, the Europa League, FA Cup and EFL Cup during his time at the club. The Brazilian’s current deal expires next year and Chelsea are keen to keep hold of him this summer window despite the prospect of losing the player for free in 12 months’ time. That is because they have been hit by a transfer ban and are already attempting to cope with the exit of Eden Ha...

Jan122019 by JBNo Comments

Willian speaks on Chelsea exit reports

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Chelsea's wide forward Willian brushed off reports that he might be leaving the club after securing an important three points against Newcastle United on Saturday. The Brazil international curled home what proved to be Chelsea's winner at Stamford Bridge against Newcastle. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Certain reports have suggested that Willian is unhappy in west London and looking for a way out of the club he has joined since 2013. Barcelona has been rumoured as a possible destination, with Blaugrana flop Malcom rumoured to be part of a possible deal to take the player to Spain. When asked about Barcelona reports, Willian said: "My future is Chelsea, I don't know what you're talking about," he fired to BT Sport when quizzed on his transfer sit...

Jan102019 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea reject Barcelona cash plus Malcom bid for Willian

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Chelsea have rejected an offer from Barcelona to swap Willian for Malcom which also includes cash. It is understood that the Spanish giants are prepared to sell Malcom even though they paid £38 million for him from Bordeaux just last summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Willian has been a Barcelona target in the past, on more than one occasion, but Chelsea are not interested in letting him go for Malcom plus a sum of cash which would value the deal at around £50m. Even though Willian has just turned 30 and only has 18 months left on his current deal Chelsea value him higher than the proposal that was put to them by Barcelona on Thursday. Barcelona signed Malcom, who have previously interested Tottenham Hotspur, after being rebuffed in their effort...

Jul312018 by JBNo Comments

Willian misses training after reported £65m bid from Real Madrid

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Willian has missed pre-season training with Chelsea after Real Madrid reportedly submitted a £65 million offer for the Brazilian. The 29-year-old has been on holiday after Brazil’s World Cup run and was due to return back to Chelsea’s training ground on Friday. But according to The Times , Willian has failed to report back and has blamed his absence on a passport issue. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The report claims that not everyone at Chelsea believes Willian’s explanation, although a source close to the Brazil international claims he will be back this week. Chelsea have already rejected two bids from Barcelona for Willian this summer, while Madrid are also in the market for a wing forward after Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer to Juventus. Last ...

Jul32018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea in talks with Barcelona over Willian transfer after rejecting £50m bid

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Chelsea have turned down a bid of around £50m for Willian from Barcelona, according to Sky Sports. There are ongoing talks between the two clubs and representatives of the player, who is currently on international duty with Brazil at the World Cup in Russia. It is understood that Barcelona first began efforts to bring Willian to the Nou Camp as far as three months ago. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Manchester United are also interested in signing the versatile winger this summer and the Brazil midfielder wants to leave Stamford Bridge if Antonio Conte remain as head coach. However, he was left out of the starting line-up for the FA Cup final win over United at Wembley, coming on as a substitute. Willian has scored a total of 44 goals in 236 appe...