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Barcelona Transfer News: Willian Reportedly Swayed to Join by Philippe Coutinho

Chelsea winger Willian has reportedly been convinced by Brazil team-mate Philippe Coutinho to join him at Barcelona and turn down alleged interest from Manchester United this summer.

Sport (h/t Jack Otway of the Daily Express) reported Coutinho played the role of adviser while the pair were away at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and has succeeded in turning Willian's attention to the Camp Nou.

The Blaugrana already boast a stacked attacking lineup, but Otway said they want Willian to provide competition for Ousmane Dembele on the right flank.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.