Real Madrid have rejected the chance to speak to Willian, despite Chelsea telling the European champions that they can have him for €80m, according to reports from Spain.
The Brazilian was linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge at the end of last season and has admitted that he would have left the club if Antonio Conte had continued as manager.
Chelsea rejected several bids from Barcelona earlier this summer, refusing to deviate from their asking price, and eventually the Blaugrana were forced to back down.
Real Madrid's need for a player like Willian is arguably greater, following the summer departure of the talismanic Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus, and they have until next week's Spanish transfer deadline to complete any business.