- Despite not showing interest of leaving Chelsea, Manchester United are still interested in Willian
- The Old Trafford landlords are said to have contacted the Blues' chiefs over the possibility of signing the Brazilian
- United manager Jose Mourinho is an admirer of Willian and wants him in his squad next year
Premier League giants Manchester United have reportedly approached reigning EPL champions Chelsea over the possibility of signing Brazilian star Willian in January.
According to the report by Daily Mail, Manchester United gaffer Jose Mourinho has insisted that he wants to have Willian in his squad at Old Trafford next year.
The Brazilian has been linked with a big-money Old Trafford move ever since Jose Mourinho took charge there 18 months ago.
Manchester United approach Chelsea for the signing of Willian (photo: Sun)
But luring him to Old Trafford in January 2018 could be difficult for United as the player has recently explained that he will not leave Chelsea next year.
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Chelsea on the other hand have no intention of selling such an important player mid-way through the season unless they are offered an astronomical fee.
Earlier, NAIJ.com had reported how Chelsea and Brazilian star Willian made it clear that he has no intention of leaving the Blues next year.
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Source: Sports.naija.ng