Drogba set for Chelsea deal

helsea striker Didier Drogba looks set to end speculation about his future at Stamford Bridge by signing a new four-year deal.

The Ivory Coast international has hinted that he will remain a Blues player despite interest from a number of top European sides.

AC Milan, Barcelona and Inter Milan have all been rumoured to be interested in signing the 30-year-old, who joined the London club four years ago.

Drogba has been in contact with new Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari and seems likely to sign a big-money deal that will see him remain at Stamford Bridge until 2012.

"I am confident talks with Chelsea will lead to a positive resolve about my future," Drogba told the Sunday Mirror.

Blues stay

Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon last week revealed his confidence that their big name stars, including Drogba and captain Frank Lampard, would remain at the club.

Drogba has two years remaining on his current contract but insists a move for more money is not his top priority.

"Chelsea want to speak and I am open to talk," he told The People. "Things have not changed but I am a Blues player.

"Money is not the main factor and if Chelsea show they want me it is possible to accept a proposition."