I read that Willian likes the theatre life in London so I don't think he would go to Manchester, I can't speak for the theatre life in Barcelona though.

I wouldn't let him go without a replacement although often does not stand out there are certain periods when he is clearly our best player. Now these times just might be when our better players are missing or there is strife within the dressing room or it is just as simple as the managers instructions yet don't sell until we have a good replacement.

 

I can't see anyone we could bring in that would be an improvement on him, who we could realistically bring in.

Sanchez is but it will be almost impossible to pick him up. Dybala and Greizman probably also fall into this bracket.

Di maria is probably on a similar level but a very different style of player and is probably less suited to our formation choices and potentially isn't even suited to the BPL.

There is a bunch the level below, Mahrez, Draxler, Balde, Lucas, Anderson and Ox.

And then a few with the potential to be an improvement that might be obtainable at a sizeable fee, Dembele, Pulisic, Martial and potentially Carassco. I'm sure some others can add a few more to this list. Maybe Sane given City's attacking riches. 

But lets face it it, this late in the window in an area Barce are struggling to bring in quality, I imagine we will be looking at the players a level below.  

I don't think we would sell. Why would we?

I like Willian a lot, but I wouldn't be altogether opposed to selling him....

But not at this stage of the window. I feel like there are certainly players better, and/or younger than him...but chances of getting them in at this stage of the window, when we're already struggling to close deals for other players is slim to none.

I also have no issues whatsoever if he stays. I certainly wouldn't push him out the door. He's not the most creative player, but he is very industrious, and always gives everything for the club. Nice free kicks too.

Sell next summer not now. Don't think we could upgrade sufficiently enough on him yet.

Not the worst option off the bench.

Seems like they are close to Dembele. So I imagine this won't happen if they sign him.

3 hours ago, PedroMendez said:

I can't see anyone we could bring in that would be an improvement on him, who we could realistically bring in.

Sanchez is but it will be almost impossible to pick him up. Dybala and Greizman probably also fall into this bracket.

Di maria is probably on a similar level but a very different style of player and is probably less suited to our formation choices and potentially isn't even suited to the BPL.

There is a bunch the level below, Mahrez, Draxler, Balde, Lucas, Anderson and Ox.

 

I'd have both of them, however people don't appreciate how useful the engine is on Willian is certain games. 

12 minutes ago, DonAntonio said:

I'd have both of them, however people don't appreciate how useful the engine is on Willian is certain games. 

If we do sell, and I hope we don't, Balde for me would be the best replacement out of those I've listed, but I'd much rather push the boat out for Pulisic than get Draxler I personally think he is bang average.

10 hours ago, PedroMendez said:

I can't see anyone we could bring in that would be an improvement on him, who we could realistically bring in.

Sanchez is but it will be almost impossible to pick him up. Dybala and Greizman probably also fall into this bracket.

Di maria is probably on a similar level but a very different style of player and is probably less suited to our formation choices and potentially isn't even suited to the BPL.

There is a bunch the level below, Mahrez, Draxler, Balde, Lucas, Anderson and Ox.

And then a few with the potential to be an improvement that might be obtainable at a sizeable fee, Dembele, Pulisic, Martial and potentially Carassco. I'm sure some others can add a few more to this list. Maybe Sane given City's attacking riches. 

But lets face it it, this late in the window in an area Barce are struggling to bring in quality, I imagine we will be looking at the players a level below.  

Di Maria is on a much higher level than Willian. Willian lacks any creativity and is so inconsistent, his basically our version of the Ox. Every team needs a runner and his ours.

Mahrez or Draxler are no way a level below. I would even take Robben or Ribery for a season over Willian, they would both be much more dangerous players. In the most important games you only get one chance at goal or for that important pass, I can safely say the majority of the time Willian won't get it right.

7 hours ago, Cam said:

I like Willian a lot, but I wouldn't be altogether opposed to selling him....

But not at this stage of the window. I feel like there are certainly players better, and/or younger than him...but chances of getting them in at this stage of the window, when we're already struggling to close deals for other players is slim to none.

I also have no issues whatsoever if he stays. I certainly wouldn't push him out the door. He's not the most creative player, but he is very industrious, and always gives everything for the club. Nice free kicks too.

Everyone loves a trier, that's why so many people liked Ramires but he was awful on the ball.

4 minutes ago, Ernie_blue said:

Di Maria is on a much higher level than Willian. Willian lacks any creativity and is so inconsistent, his basically our version of the Ox. Every team needs a runner and his ours.

Mahrez or Draxler are no way a level below. I would even take Robben or Ribery for a season over Willian, they would both be much more dangerous players. In the most important games you only get one chance at goal or for that important pass, I can safely say the majority of the time Willian won't get it right.

You under rate Willian. He is a lot better than Ox. 

24 minutes ago, Jackbuchanan said:

You under rate Willian. He is a lot better than Ox. 

Just my opinion. I don't rate Willian, his not a first team player anyway. Pedro is alot better in my eyes and if Chelsea was looking at a top class winger he would need to be better than him. Last game just showed that with getting an assist straight away.

Get a crazy offer for a squad player you have to sell. Buy the Ox for less and you get the same player.

They are looking to buy dembele for 138 mil according to the BBC site

Willian is clearly one of our better players. We can't afford to lose him. He is a big reason we have possesson stats in our side at games he play. Possession is not everything but sometimes it is useful.

24 minutes ago, evissy said:

Willian is clearly one of our better players. We can't afford to lose him. He is a big reason we have possesson stats in our side at games he play. Possession is not everything but sometimes it is useful.

Eddie Newton could play the ball sideways all day long.

14 minutes ago, Ernie_blue said:

Eddie Newton could play the ball sideways all day long.

Good old steady Eddie 

Wouldn't be shocked if he followed Matic before the end of today......

He is already 3rd choice for 2 positions behind Hazard and Pedro. If Mahrez arrives he'll be 4th choice.

Lovely strike to put Brazil 1-0 up against Colombia.

William just scored a great goal for Brazil

http://makeagif.com/i/w0RMfY

 

Edited September 5, 20178 yr by charierre

Keeper had no chance.

 

Almost a carbon copy of the Matic goal vs Spurs. Very impressive

Willian completed 7 take-ons against Qarabag. No player in the Champions League completed more dribbles than him tonight.

1 hour ago, IliyaKrostin said:

Willian completed 7 take-ons against Qarabag. No player in the Champions League completed more dribbles than him tonight.

And not one of those dribbles got him anywhere or produced anything for the team. 

I really hate reading through the comments on this thread and looking at how lowly rated Willian is, I would rate him above Pedro and say he's our 2nd best-attacking player under Hazard. Of course, you're all entitled to your opinions, I just think it's strange, has nobody watched him for the last two seasons? 

1 minute ago, Slojo said:

I really hate reading through the comments on this thread and looking at how lowly rated Willian is, I would rate him above Pedro and say he's our 2nd best-attacking player under Hazard. Of course, you're all entitled to your opinions, I just think it's strange, has nobody watched him for the last two seasons? 

Willian is a really good footballer but his end product is lacking. It's the only thing stopping him from being a WC player and is the reason why he can be so frustrating at times. He'd dribble through 2-3 players only to put the ball in the stands.