Transfer : Willian gives update after hitting winner for Chelsea

The Brazil international struck in the second half to seal all three points for Maurizio Sarri's men at Stamford Bridge.

Willian insists his future is with the Blues after securing the victory for the Blues against Newcastle with stunning strike. 

He has been heavily linked with a move away from the London club this month with Barcelona reportedly in the race to secure his services.

But, after his magnificent effort in the second half secured all three points for the Blues against the Magpies, Willian claimed he was unaware of the speculation and happy in west London.

"My future is here at Chelsea, I don't know what you're talking about," he told BT Sport. "I didn't see the papers."

Pedro's lobbed effort in the first half fired Chelsea into an early lead at the Bridge but Ciaran Clark well-calculated header levelled for the visitors just before the break.

Willian's winner ensured Chelsea stayed six points clear of fifth-placed Arsenal after the Gunners lost to the Hammers on Saturday lunchtime.

"I think it's always difficult in the Premier League," added the Brazilian. "We have to be more clinical. Today we couldn't do that but we have the quality to do it in the next games.”

"But I think the character was good and the most important is to win the game.

"I scored a good goal. I found the space and put the ball exactly where I wanted.”