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Willian ready to lose more than £20m in wages and forego remaining Arsenal deal to seal exit...

Willian is ready to walk away from over £20million in wages to seal his Arsenal exit.

Corinthians want to sign the former Chelsea star, but his wages - which are in-excess of £220,000-per-week - have proved an obvious stumbling block.

However, Mail on Sunday Sport understands that the Brazilian is ready to forgo the remainder of his hugely lucrative contract to ensure his return home can go ahead.

Willian is ready to walk away from over u00a320million in wages to seal his Arsenal exit

Willian is ready to walk away from over £20million in wages to seal his Arsenal exit

The midfielder accepts that he does not fit into Gunners boss Mikel Artetau2019s current plans

The midfielder accepts that he does not fit into Gunners boss Mikel Arteta's current plans

Willian will be paid significantly less if his deal to join Corinthians is completed.