The incredible cost of 'free transfer' Willian: After making 55 of their staff redundant, cash-strapped Arsenal are still committing up to £20.8m to sign the Brazilian... and he'll be nearly THIRTY-SIX if he stays for full four-year, £100,000-a-week deal

Arsenal announced on Wednesday their plan to make 55 staff members redundant due to the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

But despite difficulties imposed on the club, they continue to stress that investing in their playing squad is still a 'key priority'.

One player who may well be joining Arsenal this summer is Willian, with the Chelsea winger available on a free transfer - but the cash-strapped north Londoners may have to part with an eye-watering sum for the 31-year-old.

Willian could cost Arsenal up to £20.