Chelsea are planning a fresh bid for Barcelona midfield schemer Xavi.

DiarioSport says Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich hasn't lost his enthusiasm for Xavi after having an offer for the midfielder turned down almost two years ago.

Xavi is contracted to Barca until 2010 and Chelsea are willing to offer the Spain international a lucrative four-year deal to come to Stamford Bridge in the summer.

The midfielder's current buyout clause is set at £100 million.