A new manager can mean a change in status for one player, as they can go from key asset to benchwarmer in the blink of an eye. This is the unfortunate uncertainty that footballers are smacked with when managerial changes occur.
This is the conundrum that Willian finds himself in at Chelsea. Although he was a regular in the beginning of the 2016/17 season, he hasn’t begun an English Premier League game since the beginning of October.
The Brazilian has found it difficult returning to the starting eleven due to strong displays from Pedro and Victor Mosses – now preferred by Antonio Conte. Luckily, the 28-year-old could be rescued by former boss Jose Mourinho.
According to the Daily Star, the Special One is keen on adding Willian to his Old Trafford lineup. He will face a tough battle prising him from the Blues due to the four-year Chelsea deal the player signed in July, but the Portuguese tactician is plotting a bid nonetheless.
The Brazilian was influential in Chelsea’s title-winning season of 14/15 as well as they abysmal league crown defense the following season. As a result, Jose is fond of the midfielder, but must part with large sums of money in order to land him.
According to the report, the Red Devils must part with £40m if they wish to land Willian. A bid in January is most likely.
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