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'He's a fantastic man and a fantastic player': Frank Lampard insists he wishes Willian well as Brazil star nears Arsenal move and confirms he will miss Chelsea's Champions League clash with Bayern Munich

Frank Lampard insists he will have no hard feelings if Willian leaves Chelsea.

Brazil forward Willian is understood to be closing in on a move to Arsenal, with his Stamford Bridge contract expiring after the Blues' Champions League exploits.

Willian will miss Saturday's last-16 second-leg tie at Bayern Munich with an ankle issue, and could have already played his last Chelsea game should he leave west London as anticipated.

Chelsea forward Willian is understood to be closing in on a move to rivals Arsenal

Lampard insisted Chelsea have 'done everything we can' to try to keep the 70-cap Brazilian at Stamford Bridge, but the 31-year-old is understood to have rejected the Blues' offers of a new two-year contract.