da bwin： According to the Daily Mail, Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho will make a fresh attempt to sign Chelsea attacker Willian at the end of the season.
What’s the story?
da 888casino： Mourinho was in charge of Chelsea when Willian joined the club in 2013, and it is understood that the two men are still close.
The United head coach has previously not hidden his admiration for Willian, who has made more than 220 appearances for Chelsea since joining the club from Russian outfit Anzhi Makhachkala.
The Red Devils were linked with a move for Willian last summer and again in January, but Chelsea refused to sell.
According to the Daily Mail, Mourinho will make one final attempt to sign the Brazil international this summer.
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Much could depend on the future of Blues boss Antonio Conte, but with the Italian set to leave this summer, Willian could decide to seek pastures new.
What would Willian bring to Old Trafford?
Willian actually struggled for regular football in the first half of this season, but the attacker has been in excellent form in recent weeks.
Indeed, the 29-year-old starred against Barcelona in the Champions League last week – hitting both posts in the first leg of the last-16 tie before sending Chelsea ahead with a wonderful strike in the second period.
The attacker then dazzled in Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, and he was one of few players to emerge with credit during the latter stages of Mourinho’s tenure at Stamford Bridge.
The Brazilian has 12 goals and 10 assists in all competitions for Chelsea this season, and he would boost a United attack that is still in need of fresh blood.
Willian’s ability to operate in a number of positions would make him invaluable for United, and if the 20-time English champions can pull off the deal then it would send a huge message to Manchester City ahead of the 2018-19 campaign.