Published 15:20 IST, August 8th 2020

Willian 'upset and offended' with manner in which Chelsea has treated him off late?

Willian wanted a 3-year extension with Chelsea but he was instead offered a 'take it or leave it' option from director Marina Granovskaia.

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Premier League ace Willian is tipped to join Arsenal as he has refused to extend his contract with Chelsea. Apparently, 31-year-old is unhappy with way Chelsea has treated him while offering him a new contract. As reported by ESPN, Willian has been feeling 'upset and offended' seeing his 7-year spell at Chelsea ending in a bitter way. Reports suggest that Willian wanted a 3-year extension with Chelsea but was instead offered a 'take it or leave it' option from director Marina Gravskaia before   coronavirus pandemic suspended game. 

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Football transfer news: Willian wanted a bigger contract

As reported by Daily Mail, Willian was expecting that Chelsea will fulfil his demands post lockdown. However, club and player couldn't reach an agreement as Chelsea were seemingly t ready to match Willian's expectations. Chelsea's city rivals Arsenal took advant of situation and is w trying to poach Brazilian winger for free. Willian will reportedly earn £100,000-a-week at Arsenal, which sounds like a fitting deal for 31-year-old. As reported by Sports Mail, Arsenal have offered Willian a three-year-deal with an option to extend same for a year.

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Football Transfer news: Frank Lampard wanted Willian to stay

DailyMail furr reports that Frank Lampard was keen on retaining Willian's services at Bridge. As reported, Frank Lampard personally asked Chelsea's board to match Willian's expectations. 42-year-old manr ranks Willian very highly as winger has emerged very prolifically for Chelsea since league restarted post pandemic. However, Chelsea's board remained firm on ir decision of offering experienced players a short-term contract same as or European giants like Real Madrid.

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It is reported that Willian wants to continue staying in London with his family being settled in England. Arsenal, on or hand, are in search of an experienced player to lead m in front alongside Aubameyang. Willian has scored a total of 63 goals and provided 62 assists since he arrived at Chelsea in 2013 from Shakhtar Donetsk. Willian went on to win two Premier Leagues, Europa League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup during his 7-year trophy-laden career at Chelsea. 

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15:20 IST, August 8th 2020