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Chelsea transfer news: Barcelona and Man Utd target will leave this summer - Robson
CHELSEA star Willian is not happy at Stamford Bridge and will look to leave the club this summer, according to former Arsenal midfielder Stewart Robson.
Willian has been linked with a move to Chelsea’s Premier League rivals Manchester United as well as Barcelona.
Barcelona are said to have had a bid in excess of £50million rejected for the 29-year-old.
United boss Jose Mourinho signed Willian when he was at Chelsea back in 2013 and could be keen on a reunion.
The Brazilian winger was not a regular under Antonio Conte last season in a disappointing campaign for the Blues.
I think he hasn’t been happy at Chelsea for a while, he doesn’t always start there
Conte looks set to leave the club and be replaced by former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri.
But Robson still expects Willian to force a move away from the club after a disappointing World Cup with Brazil, where they crashed out to Belgium at the quarter-final stage.
“Willian is inconsistent,” he told ESPN FC.
“He can be the best player on the field, he can be absolutely outstanding.
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“On another day he can play poorly, as was the case in this World Cup where he was taken off at half time in two of the games.
“I think he hasn’t been happy at Chelsea for a while, he doesn’t always start there.
“He will be looking to see who the next manager is.
“But I think Willian, with his quality, he’ll be leaving Chelsea.”