Juventus have reignited their interest in Chelsea midfielder Ramires and are hoping sign the midfielder this month.

The Italian champions have made an enquiry for the Brazil international as they look to strengthen their squad.

Juventus, who reached the Champions League Final in June, are weaker in midfield this term due to the departure of Andrea Pirlo and Arturo Vidal.

Summer signing Sami Khedira has joined from Real Madrid on a free transfer but has been ruled out for two months with a thigh injury, while Kwadwo Asamoah is also sidelined.

Juventus have been keen on Ramires for some time and hope Chelsea will be prepared to negotiate.

The 28-year-old has increasingly become a fringe member of the squad. He started just 11 League games last term and was an unused substitute in their opening League match against Swansea on Saturday.

Ramires has just two years left on his contract and Juventus are willing to buy him permanently or on loan.

However, manager Jose Mourinho is a huge admirer of his versatility and will be reluctant to let him go.

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It is believed the club opened talks with the former Benfica star, who joined Chelsea for £19.8M in 2010, over a new deal earlier this summer, which will take his salary to £80,000-a-week.