Chelsea star Ramires facing summer Stamford Bridge exit

CHELSEA star Ramires is wanted by Juventus as a replacement for the injured Claudio Marchisio, according to reports.

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Gazzetta TV claims that the Brazil international is Massimo Allegri's first-choice midfield target this summer following Marchisio's latest injury blow.

The playmaker suffered a cruciate anterior ligament injury in training with the Italian national side, and isn't expected back until late 2015.

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Ramires has been linked with a summer move to Juventus

It is also believed that Paul Pogba will depart Turin at the end of the season, with the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Manchester United all linked with the Frenchman.

And the latest coming from Italian media suggests that a Stamford Bridge exit for Ramires looks likely, with the versatile man unable to command a regular place in Jose Mourinho's starting XI.

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