Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is planning to give Willian his Blues debut this Friday in the European Super Cup against Bayern Munich.
The Mail on Sunday says Willian is expected to undergo his Chelsea medical this weekend and they hope to have a work permit appointment set up for some time next week.
It could mean he is signed in time to make his debut in Friday's UEFA Super Cup against Bayern Munich.
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