Willian stuns Fulham by ‘REJECTING contract offer as he targets transfer to Premier League rivals’

WILLIAN has reportedly rejected a contract offer at Fulham and is already looking for a new home in England’s top flight.

The Brazilian winger signed for Fulham on a one-year contract at the start of last season, but his deal is set to expire tomorrow.

Willian has made 30 appearances for Fulham in all competitions

Despite an impressive campaign for the Cottagers last season, it doesn’t look like he will be extending his stay in West London.

According to the Evening Standard, Willian has turned down a contract offer to stay at the club.

The report suggests that Fulham tabled a new one-year contract for the former Arsenal and Chelsea star as Marco Silva was keen to keep him on board.

However Willian is understood to have deemed the offer unsatisfactory despite being keen on staying at Craven Cottage.

The 34-year-old is reportedly already having talks with other Premier League clubs as he hopes to stay in English football.

He managed five goals and six assists for Fulham in the league last season and helped them to an impressive 10th place finish.

The club will need to strengthen this summer if they want to improve on their successful return to the league.

They will have to ensure that Silva is still at the helm if they are to continue on their upwards trajectory though.

The Portuguese boss was nominated for Premier League manager of the season, but has recently been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia.

However it is reported that the 45-year-old could be ready to snub the Saudi Pro League in favour of staying with Fulham.