Source: Team_Talk
Blues keen on Ramires raid - Agent
Chelsea have expressed an interest in bringing Brazilian midfielder Ramires to Stamford Bridge, according to the Benfica star's agent.[LNB] Benfica star Ramires, who has four years left on his contract with the Portuguese club, played four games for Brazil at the World Cup but was absent from their quarter-final defeat to Holland due to suspension. [LNB]The player's agent Luis Carlini says both Blues and Bayern Munich have made enquiries about the 23-year-old midfielder. [LNB]"Many clubs from the big European leagues have been in contact about Ramires," Carlini told the News of the World. [LNB]"Chelsea and Bayern have spoken to Benfica, but I can't say more." [LNB]Ramires, who joined Benfica last summer for £6.5million, admits he could be tempted by an offer from a high-profile club, but insists the decision lies with the Lisbon outfit. [LNB]"I came to Europe to win championships," he said. [LNB]"It is normal that I would look at any offers from clubs in bigger leagues but I am currently under contract and Benfica will have the final say."
