Chelsea have opened talks with Patrick Bamford over an improved contract following his stunning loan spell at Middlesbrough . Bamford , 21 , scored one and made one in Boro ’ s 2-1 victory over play-off rivals Wolves on Tuesday evening . The Chelsea youngster is on loan at Middlesbrough for the season and has scored 17 goals in their push for promotion from the SkyBet Championship . Patrick Bamford ( centre ) , celebrating with Tamas Kalas , is in talks with parent club Chelsea over a new deal . Bamford scored in Middlesbrough 's surprise FA Cup win over Manchester City in January . Chelsea have opened talks over the possibility of tying English starlet Bamford down to a new long-term deal . Bamford , who began his career with Nottingham Forest , currently earns £7,500 a week , but Chelsea will significantly improve on that as part of his new package . He has just over a year left on his deal at Stamford Bridge and Chelsea are keen to tie him down to a new contract . Bamford has impressed the Chelsea hierarchy during loan spells at MK Dons , Derby and current side Middlesbrough . Boro boss Aitor Karanka will be hoping Bamford can inspire his side to promotion during the final three games of the Championship campaign . The Riverside Stadium outfit take on promotion rivals Norwich on Friday evening before facing Fulham and Brighton . Bamford enjoyed two separate loan spells at MK Dons before spending the second half of last season at Derby .
Chelsea loanee loanee Patrick Bamford continued good form with goal vs Wolves . Young striker has hit 17 goals on loan at Middlesbrough this season . Parent side Chelsea loanee are keen to tie him to a new long-term deal . His current deal at Stamford Bridge expires next summer . READ : Will Chelsea loanee EVER bring through English players ?