Chelsea transfer news: Latest from Frank Lampard
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Frank Lampard believes Chelsea’s “real strength” at board level will boost the Blues’ continued summer recruitment drive. Previous Chelsea bosses Antonio Conte and Maurizio Sarri endured fractious relationships with the board but Lampard’s former Blues team-mate Cech has bridged any divide. Former Chelsea and England midfielder Lampard does not anticipate any specific meetings with club owner Roman Abramovich this summer but explained that is only because of Granovskaia and Cech’s stewardship. Last Sunday was a step forward in where we are right now and I want to continue making those steps.” Asked if he expects a summer debrief with Abramovich, Lampard continued: “I wouldn’t expect anything.