Ramires to sign new Chelsea deal

Midfielder Ramires is expected to sign a new contract extension at Chelsea, according to reports.

The Brazilian international, who is contracted at the Blues until the summer of 2017, has been constantly linked with a move to Juventus over the past few months.

However, London Evening Standard suggests that the midfield enforcer remains a vital part of the club's setup, and will show his commitment by signing a new improved contract in the coming days.

Chelsea could well get a huge boost through the player's deal, having struggled to come out of the lower half of the league table.

Ramires joined the Premier League champions from Benfica in 2010.