Chelsea are keen to close a £17 million agreement for Benfica midfielder Ramires.
The Daily Star says Chelsea want to wrap up the £17m signing of Benfica star Ramires in time for their pre-season tour of Germany.
Carlo Ancelotti's squad fly out on Saturday and the Blues boss wants the Brazil midfielder on the trip.
But the Portuguese club are playing hardball and Chelsea may be forced to wait until next week to complete the transfer.
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