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Chelsea will reject a bid for Ryan Bertrand from Aston Villa and offer the promising left-back a new deal to stay at Stamford Bridge.

Bertrand was handed a surprise European debut in Chelsea’s Champions League final victory over Bayern Munich and impressed playing as a makeshift left winger.

England manager Roy Hodgson has picked out Bertrand as a player he plans to watch over the coming months and the 22-year-old has also been included in the Team GB men’s Olympic football squad.

New Villa manager Paul Lambert is desperate to strengthen his squad and identified Bertrand as the perfect addition – either on a permanent deal or a season-long loan.

But Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo rates Bertrand highly and believes the club will play enough games for Bertrand to continue his development as Ashley Cole’s deputy.

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And to prove his faith in Bertrand, Di Matteo has recommended the player is given a new contract and pay rise to reflect his growing status at Stamford Bridge.

Bertrand only signed a four-year deal last summer, but Di Matteo acknowledges he deserves to be brought into line with the club’s first-team squad members.

Di Matteo will consider resting Cole in the FA Cup and Carling Cup next season to give Bertrand more games.

“Ryan is a very talented player, who will get his opportunities to play and develop and will become a very good player,” said Di Matteo.

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