Chelsea boss Frank Lampard retains hope of Willian signing a new contract.
Willian has signed a short-term deal to stay at Chelsea until the end of the season but talks over his long-term future could hinge on the length of a possible extension.
Lampard said: “The club are still in discussions with him. I have not given up hope on it. We want him to stay at the club but I also appreciate the fact that this contract for Willian is a big deal because of his age and where he is at. I have been there myself and I respect that.
“But the way he has been playing at the minute shows his worth to the squad. It is something I hope we can get to. Whatever way with Willian, he has been a great servant to the club and if we can get it I will be happy, if not I would certainly with him well because I have a lot of time for him as a player. It is ongoing."
