Chelsea close in on Brazil World Cup star

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Benfica’s Brazil midfielder Ramires.

Tue, 03 Aug, 2010 - 14:40

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Benfica’s Brazil midfielder Ramires.

The Premier League champions expect to tie up a deal for the 23-year-old before the end of the week.

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