I don't really get it in terms of our squad. If we keep Auba and Laca, we also have Pepe, Saka, Nketiah, Martinelli and Nelson. Unless Nelson or someone else is going then it doesn't seem to make a lot of sense.
Having said that, I like Willian, I think he's quality, and he's proven in the PL, so I would be happy to take him over some other gamble, especially with no transfer fee. And considering the youth in our forwards he is the right age to fit into that group - should deliver consistent end product while the youngsters mature.
I wonder if Nelson might go on loan and Willian will be earmarked to compete with Pepe for that right sided forward spot?
Alternatively, all the talk is that Arteta wants to go to a 4-3-3 next season, could Willian play in the 3, as an attacking midfielder? Not sure to be honest.