Willian turns down huge China offer

<p>Chelsea star Willian has turned down a huge offer from China and looks set to stay at Stamford Bridge.</p>, <p>The winger was offered a £17.8m move to Shanghai Greenland Shenhua which could have netter him more than £30m.</p>, <p>But the Brazil ace, currently at the Copa America, has now interest in accepting their lucrative offer, which included a rented flat, two chauffeur-driven cars and extra cash for plane tickets.</p>, <p>The three-year deal also featuring appearance, goal and title bonuses would have amounted to a huge increase on top of the £10.8m-a-year basic salary he was offered.</p>, <p>ALSO READ: Arsenal to face Barcelona in final pre-season friendly</p>, <p>The 30-year-old is entering the last year of his contract and has also been linked with a surprise move to Barcelona or Atletico Madrid yet looks set to sign a new contract with the west London club.</p>, <p>Neither Spanish club have lodged an official bid despite their rumoured interest, nor Chelsea cannot afford to lose Willian given the departure of Eden Hazard and their transfer embargo.</p>, <p>Despite not being a regular starter, Willian bagged eight goals and 14 assists in all competitions as the Blues finished third in the Premier League and won the Europa League.</p>, <p>He is expected to compete with Pedro and Christian Pulisic for a starting spot, as well as Callum Hudson-Odoi when he returns from injury.</p>, <p>He is expected to pen a two-year deal having made his intentions to remain in the Premier League clear.</p>, <p>Hazard’s departure and their transfer embargo have placed them in a tricky situation, although the arrival of Pulisic and Willian opting to stay is a boost to their strength in the wide positions.</p>