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Patrick Bamford’s heroics for Boro look set to earn him a new bumper contract at Chelsea, according to reports today.

MailOnline are claiming this morning that Chelsea have opened talks with the 21-year-old over a new deal that would keep him at Stamford Bridge for the foreseeable future.

Bamford has been a revelation on loan at Boro this season, and notched his 19th goal of the season for Boro in last night’s 2-1 win over Wolves.

Nominated for the Football League’s Young Player of the Season award, Bamford is certainly catching the eye - and today’s reports suggest he has a bright future in West London.

After Bamford added another goal and an assist against Kenny Jackett’s side last night, Boro boss Aitor Karanka hailed the England Under-21 international as “the best player in the Championship”.

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And the Spaniard has regularly hinted he would be open to keeping Bamford on Teesside, should Chelsea sanction another loan move next season for the talented forward.

But should that be the case, Boro look like they will have to join an ever-growing queue for the striker’s services.

This week, internet reports claimed Aston Villa sent scouts to the Riverside to keep tabs on Bamford’s progress, with his Chelsea contract set to expire next summer.

But with Jose Mourinho seemingly keen to tie Bamford down to a longer deal, Chelsea appear to hold all the cards and plan to sit down with him at the end of the season.