Barcelona are being heavily linked with a move to sign Estevao Willian from Chelsea, and surprise surprise, the links come from media very close to Barcelona.
An report from Diario Sport claims that Estevao is still liked at Barcelona, with Deco “closely following” his situation at Chelsea.
The report states:
‘Barcelona is very attentive to the crisis between Estevão and Xabi Alonso. The Brazilian striker, who has a Barça profile, is upset at Chelsea because of the little prominence given to him by his coach.
‘A cold war has broken out between Estevao and Xabi Alonso.
‘Several Brazilian media indicate that there would be a series of football disagreements between the two. Estevão considers that his natural evolution is to leave the right wing to play inside, but this is Cole Palmer's area of influence.
‘At the same time, Estevao is not willing to continue gaining muscle mass, as he already did in his first course in England, because he fears that he may end up losing skill, which is his best offensive weapon, and speed.
‘Deco is aware of the situation. Estevão, considered in Brazil the greatest talent revealed since the appearance of Neymar Jr., has a Barça profile.
‘The technical secretary provided very good reports from its professionals who mapped South America when he was still at Palmeiras.
‘If Barcelona did not sign him, it was because, in a stage of financial restructuring, Estevão is still appreciated.
‘Deco has first-hand information about the current situation of Estevao in London. The Ciutat Esportiva closely follows what is happening at Chelsea and what the next chapters of the footballer will be when he re-joins the Blues after the international break.’
