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Sources: Willian in line to receive Brazil Olympics call-up

Dunga wants to include the 27-year-old as one of three over-age players for the competition on home soil this August, but he will have to gain permission from Chelsea.

EXCLUSIVEChelsea midfielder Willian is wanted by Brazil coach Dunga as the nation's third over-age player at the 2016 Olympic Games, joining Neymar and Miranda in Rio de Janeiro, sources tell Goal Brazil.

Selecao authorities have been buoyed by the news that Barcelona will release their star to lead his side out at the home Olympics this August.

And with Inter defender Miranda also a shoe-in for selection, Willian is slated by Dunga as the third and final over-23 member of the squad - provided, of course, Chelsea gives its blessing for the midfielder to be included.