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'It is his choice and I respect it': Frank Lampard remains coy over Willian's contract situation as Chelsea prepare for the winger's exit... with Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham linked with a move for the Brazilian

Frank Lampard is still unsure whether Willian will extend his stay at Chelsea but maintains he is relaxed if the Brazilian decides to move on.

Willian's contract at Stamford Bridge is almost up and he is set to leave the club after Chelsea's second leg against Bayern Munich in the Champions League last-16 on August 8.

The 31-year-old has been locked in contract renewal talks for several months now and wants a new three-year deal to stay while Chelsea are not willing to offer more than two.

Willian is set to decide on his future at Chelsea with the player locked in contract talks

At one stage, it looked as if they player and club would go their separate ways before talks were reignited, leading to Willian's agent, Kia Joorabchian, claiming that the Brazilian would decide on his future after the FA Cup final.