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Antonio Conte ready to snub £60m Manchester United bid but let Brazilian star leave
ANTONIO CONTE has no intention of selling Willian to Manchester United, according to reports.
Chelsea are said to be ready to turn down Manchester United's bid for Willian
Willian arrived at Chelsea in 2013 from Anzhi in Russia after just six months at the club.
The Brazilian cost £30million and in his second season at Stamford Bridge missed only two games as Chelsea won the Premier League under Jose Mourinho.
And in a season where the Blues have struggled, the 27-year-old has been a rare shining light with 11 goals, his highest ever tally.
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His form has attracted the attention of some of Europe's biggest clubs and earlier this week reports claimed Manchester United were lining up a £60m bid to reunite him with newly appointed boss Jose Mourinho.
But according to the Daily Mail, Conte will not let Willian leave as he sees the club's Player of the Year as an integral part of his team next year.
However, the Italian boss will reportedly allow his countryman Oscar to leave if a bid materialises from Serie A giants Juventus.
And Conte wants Juan Cuadrado to move between the two clubs as well.
The Colombian has spent the season on loan at Juve having struggled in his first spell at Chelsea.
And while Juventus are keen to make the move permanent, the incoming manager is said to be keen for Cuadrado to return to London for a second stab at the Premier League.
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