Arsenal remain in pole position to sign Willian with the Chelsea winger reportedly telling friends he wants to become a Gooner.

Barcelona and Inter Miami are said to be competing with the North London club for Willian, who also has a contract extension on the table from Chelsea.

An agreement with the Blues has not been ruled out yet as the Brazilian’s priority is securing a three-year deal.

Out of contract at the end of the month, Willian has now informed friends of his preference to move.

The Mirror believe Arsenal to be the 31-year-old’s preferred destination, as it will also keep his family settled in the capital.

David Beckham’s new MLS club Inter are thought to have offered the winger the highest salary, on a three-and-a-half-year deal.