Paul Merson believes Willian will be an "unbelievable signing" for Arsenal and explained why the forward's age makes no difference.
The Chelsea star is expected to sign a three-year deal with Arsenal next week after seven seasons at Stamford Bridge. Arsenal swooped to land the Brazilian after Chelsea refused to offer him a contract over two years in length.
Willian, who turned 32 on Saturday, is set to become one of the top earners at Arsenal on £150,000 per week. But Merson reasoned why it was still a good investment for his former club despite Willian's advancing years. "Willian would be an unbelievable signing for Arsenal," Merson told the Daily Star. "I think [he] is a special player who ticks all the boxes. "I can’t believe Chelsea
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