According to The Telegraph, Chelsea winger Willian has rejected a move to Majoer League Soccer side Inter Miami in order to stay in Europe.
The 31-year-old is out of contract at Chelsea this summer, and despite sensational form of late, a new deal with the Blues is seemingly unlikely.
David Beckham’s Inter Miami side were keen to give him a long-term contract and a lucrative pay packet, but Willian isn’t ready to give up on playing in Europe yet.
The Daily Mail reported last month that Arsenal and Tottenham are still interested in signing Willian, viewing him as something of a bargain.
Jose Mourinho worked with Willian at Chelsea, even stealing him away from Spurs in 2013, so a reunion wouldn’t be a huge shock.
The global pandemic has hit Arsenal and Spurs hard, so free agents will be appealing, and Willian will tick that box if Chelsea don’t get a new deal sorted.
The big issue will be over the length of a deal. Willian wants three years, and committing to paying big wages until 2023 seems like a gamble.
Inter Miami were prepared to do it, but Willian has given Arsenal and Spurs hope of a deal by snubbing the MLS side and holding out for a European stay.
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