Reports in Spain claim Barcelona are keen to join Juventus in the race to sign Willian on a free transfer.

The Brazil international is out of Chelsea contract at the end of the season.

And it is said that he is refusing to renew his deal at Stamford Bridge.

New Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is placing his faith in youngsters this term.

Callum Hudson-Odoi, Christian Pulisic and Mason Mount have all been used on the wing so far.

And opportunities for ageing Willian could become even more limited in a year’s time when Chelsea can buy new players after their transfer ban is lifted.

Mundo Deportivo claim Barcelona chiefs are preparing to offer the winger a deal in January – 18 months after they had a £55million bid rejected by Roman Abramovich.

The Catalan giants have been tracking Willian for as much as ten years, when he played for Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk, report The Sun.

Despite his age, the Brazil international could prove to be a great piece of business for Ernesto Valverde, giving him options on either wing and in the centre of the pitch.

Lampard has already indicated that he would like Willian to extend his Chelsea contract.