Willian is reportedly set to joinnArsenal, as he is yet to agree terms with Chelsea over a

contract renewal.Chelsea boss Frank Lampard admits that he wants to keep the Brazilian, but has given up on the dilemma, as Chelsea aren’t willing to give Willian beyond a two-year deal.Meanwhile, Gunners legend Paul Merson, is delighted with his

former side’s move to sign Willian, and believes it will be a fantastic signing for the club.

“Willian would be an unbelievable signing for Arsenal, Merson told the Daily Star .“I think Willian is a special player who ticks all the boxes. I can’t believe Chelsea are letting him go to be honest.

“I know he’s 31 and wanted a three-year contract but football is all about now, and right now he’s a great player.“No manager is thinking about what might happen in three or

four years’ time. They need results now, so it’s no surprise to me Frank Lampard doesn’t want him to go.

     â€œArteta won’t be Arsenal manager forever. He needs to win now. Willian can help him do that.“He’s a special player and a blinding signing in my opinion.

Okay, he probably won’t be pulling up any trees in his third year, but who cares? He ticks

every box.“He won’t have to settle in London because he’s been here for years and his family love the place.“He won’t have to adapt to a new league because he’s already a

proven performer for a top club here.“So he should be able to hit the ground running because he won’t need loads of time to adapt like a player coming in for big money

from a foreign club.“He’s quick and he works hard and he has plenty of experience.

He also has that guile that Arsenal sometimes lack. He could even play as a No.10.”

Chelsea lost 3-0 at Stamford

Bridge in the first leg of there

second round Champions League

clash against Bayern Munich.Ahead of the second leg on Saturday, Chelsea boss Frank

Lampard insists he is optimistic

that Chelsea can overturn their

3-0 deficit to Bayern Munich.He said: “I believe we can. We have to, the players have to. It’s a huge task. We have to understand the situation we’re in.

“Will be extremely tough. Games

have turned to big degrees. We

have to believe we have the

opportunity to do something

special. We’ve got to play with

confidence.

“Can it free us up against a really

good team? That’s what I expect

to see from the team. We have to

tackle this in the right way.”