The Blues are hopeful that a new deal to keep Willian at Stamford Bridge beyond this summer could be finalised by the end of the week.

DAILY POST recalls that Willian agreed to a short-term deal to stay for the remainder of the delayed Premier League season, but his contract with Chelsea is due to expire this summer.

The 31-year-old has been holding out for a 3-year deal from Chelsea, but the West London club are only willing to offer a contract for the next two years.

The Brazilian was reportedly offered a deal worth £250,000 a week earlier this year by Arsenal, but the Gunners were forced to reconsider due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Willian has also drawn interest from Barcelona, Manchester United and Inter Miami.

Speaking on his future at Chelsea recently, Willian told the club’s official website: “I want to finish the season well if I go, or maybe I can stay.

“I don’t know but what I want now is to play well and for Chelsea to finish in the top four.”

He added “We know teams that come from behind want to win to go in the top four as well, so we have to do our job.”