Bookmakers have closed their books on Willian joining Barcelona after a third bid was mode for the Brazilian.

Chelsea have thus far resisted approaches for Willian, but sources close to the club believe a deal is now close to take him to Barca.

Barca have already paid out big for one Brazilian in the shape of Arthur, but Willian could be the latest.

The Spanish champions have now made a third offer worth £55million.

And Chelsea are already have options to replace him and they have a deal in place to sign Russian Aleksandr Golovin, who is coming in from CSKA Moscow.