Report: Arsenal alongside PSG and Premier League club in race for Willian

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Arsenal are interested in beating Manchester United and PSG to the signing of Brazilian winger Willian, according to French outlet Le10 Sport.

The experienced Chelsea man looks set to depart Stamford Bridge during the summer when his current deal expires.

It would end a seven-year association with the Blues if he were to depart and on a free transfer, he’d become a shrewd signing.

The 31-year-old has played 329 games for Chelsea and scored in Sunday’s 4-0 demolition of Everton.

It would seem he is reluctant to accept the fresh terms proposed by Chelsea, however, and several clubs are thought to be interested.

With plenty of Premier League and Champions League experience, Willian might be ideal in Mikel Arteta’s outfit.

Arsenal have looked a bit shy of wingers this season and it would perhaps be ideal to add one or two in the summer.

Arteta has placed a lot of his trust in youth and Willian’s experience could prove useful in the dressing room.

According to Spotrac, the man with 69 caps for his country earns £120,000-a-week and that should fit within Arsenal’s wage structure.

If PSG and United are interested they would both represent an attractive proposition for the speedster.

Arsenal might hold the aces though. After a long stint in the capital the chance to see his career out in London could be something which Willian takes into consideration.

The report does loosely link Juventus and Barcelona with his signature too, although Arsenal’s position in the race is considered to be more advanced alongside United and PSG.

It’ll be interesting to see what does happen with Willian’s future but Arsenal could pull off a really sensible signing, especially on the basis that he wouldn’t cost the Gunners a penny.