Robben's dad denies Madrid talks and says he will sign new Blues deal

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In his role as his son's representative, Hans Robben has also denied claims from Real Madrid that negotiations have been opened about a move.

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The Holland international, 23, has two years left on his contract at Stamford Bridge but is expected to tie up a new deal in the next fortnight.

Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon will be a guest at Robben's wedding to childhood sweetheart Bernadien Elliert tomorrow and the midfielder's father believes his future at Chelsea is assured.

He said: "We are nearly finished negotiating with Chelsea and Arjen will stay another five years with the club."

Doubts were raised yesterday when Madrid president Ramon Calderon said: "We are in talks with Chelsea and the player, they are at an early stage but we hope to sign him. Bringing Robben was one of my pledges when I was running for president and still remains the case."

It follows Bayern Munich being strongly linked with a move for Robben, but his father dismissed the latest transfer talk.

Hans Robben said: "I did not speak to Calderon, I never met him or anyone from Real Madrid and did not speak to them."

The Madrid president made a similar claim last summer and landed himself in trouble with Chelsea, who wrote to FIFA to complain, but the club have not yet responded this time.

Meanwhile, it appears that John Obi Mikel may have broken the FA Cup.

The silver spike on top of the FA Cup's lid was snapped off during Chelsea's celebrations after their 1-0 victory over Manchester United.

The damage is currently being repaired by the FA's specialist silversmiths in Birmingham.

The club had still been charging fans £20 a go to have their photo taken with the historic piece of silverware.