Derby Couty chairman Mel Morris provides latest update on Lampard’s future

Photo/Clive Mason/Getty Images Chelsea are yet to approach Derby County about the availability of their manager Frank Lampard, according to chairman Mel Morris. The Blues boss Maurizio Sarri has left Chelsea to become manager of Juventus on a three-year deal. The 60-year-old joined the Blues from Napoli in July 2018 and led them to third in the Premier League and won the Europa League in his one season in charge. He has signed a three-year contract worth over €6m per year plus bonuses. Chelsea legend Frank Lampard has become the main candidate to become the club’s new boss. "We have made it very clear to everyone, but most importantly to Frank, that we want to retain Frank for the long term," said Morris. "If Chelsea want to hire Frank, then it is in their gift to make an offer in pursuit of that. "In the meantime, we will continue to put our best foot forward to continue with our plans for the coming season and work with Frank for him to know how much he is wanted by everyone associated with the club."

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