Source: Daily_Mail
Nicolas Anelka poised to pen new Chelsea deal until 2013
Nicolas Anelka is set to sign a two-year contract extension that will tie him to Chelsea until 2013. [LNB]The France striker's future at Stamford Bridge had been thrown into doubt when negotiations were put on hold earlier this year amid Chelsea's desire to reduce their wage bill. [LNB]The 31-year-old had reportedly been seeking a £40,000 hike on the £80,000-a-week deal he signed when joining from Bolton in 2008. [LNB] Deal me in: Anelka is set to put pen to paper on a new contract with the Blues[LNB]The Blues have been driving a hard bargain in talks with midfielders Michael Ballack and Joe Cole, who both look set to leave Stamford Bridge in the summer. [LNB]However, an agreement with Anelka, who has 12 months left on his existing deal, is expected to be announced following the club's final Barclays Premier League match against Wigan Athletic on Saturday. [LNB] £70m Fernando Torres: Chelsea launch huge bid for striker as Roman Abramovich looks to blow Manchester City out of the waterChelsea hot on trail of Argentina's 'New Mascherano' Fabian RinaudoWolves in bid to lure Chelsea starlet Mancienne back next season EXCLUSIVE: Kop go for Joe! Liverpool planning new era with Chelsea starCHELSEA FC
