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Lampard set for Inter Milan?

July 8, 2008

Jose Mourinho’s new club, Inter Milan, have opened negotiations with Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard. It’s believed that Inter have faxed Chelsea with their intent to sign Lampard.

Lampard has now entered the final year of his Chelsea contract, so would be available for a knock down fee. The player is firmly in the driving seat now. He would be free to speak to clubs and sign a pre-contract agreement from January and leave Chelsea on a free transfer next summer if they don’t sell him or renew his contract now.

Inter have apparently offered just £6.5 million for the player, once rated at over £30 million.

With Deco signing just last week, Chelsea could afford the loss of Lampard, but his move to Italy would unquestionably weaken their team.

Their new manager, big Phil Scolari is due to address the English press Tuesday morning, where he will undoubtedly be questioned about Lampard’s future.

Didier Drogba is another player tipped to leave Chelsea this summer, with Mourinho himself having already expressed an interest in signing him:

I cannot forget Deco, Lampard and Drogba. These are players who I could never say no to.

I would love to work with them again in the future but I don’t know which of these three will leave their clubs, but we will see.

Drogba however is likely to start a bidding war should Chelsea decide he can leave the London club.

Written by Roy · Filed Under Chelsea, Premiership 


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