Derby will NOT stand in Frank Lampard's way when Chelsea offer him manager's job
Daily MailFrank Lampard is set for an emotional return to Chelsea as the club prepare to formally offer him the manager’s job. Derby will not stand in Frank Lampard's way when Chelsea offer him the manager's job The former midfielder is a club icon at Stamford Bridge and is set for emotional return Current Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is set to be announced as the next manager of Juventus The pending return of club legend Lampard will help galvanise a fanbase that was fractured during Sarri’s tumultuous reign. Former Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech is set to return to Stamford Bridge in a technical role The club also harbour ambitions to bring back Didier Drogba in some capacity Lampard, though happy at Derby, would find it almost impossible to turn down a move back to Chelsea. Former Blues midfielder Claude Makelele also left as manager of Eupen on Friday Ajax boss Erik ten Hag has admirers in Blues’ boardroom while Max Allegri ruled himself out Lampard, who is beginning the final stage of his UEFA coaching qualifications, turned up two days late for a recent study trip in France with the FA’s new Pro Licence candidates, fuelling speculation among other attendees he was in urgent meetings to facilitate his way back to Chelsea.