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Barcelona Submit Third Bid of Over £55m for Chelsea's Willian as Man Utd Enter Bidding War

Barcelona have submitted a third offer of more than £55m for Chelsea's Brazilian winger Willian, with Manchester United also said to be present at the bidding table, according to reports.

The Catalan giants have identified the star as their top transfer target this summer and have already had two bids rejected after new Blues boss Maurizio Sarri signalled his desire to keep hold of the 29-year-old in London.

The Blaugrana turned their attention to Willian after their move for Antoine Griezmann failed to come to fruition, where their initial bid of £50m for the Brazilian was swiftly followed up by an offer of £53m, both of which were rejected by Chelsea who are understood to value Willian at closer to £70m.