OFFICIAL: Derby give Chelsea permission to speak to Lampard
Chelsea have told Derby they are prepared
to pay the £4m compensation clause in
Lampard's Derby contract, according to
Sky.
The 41-year-old is in line to replace
Maurizio Sarri after the Italian returned to
his homeland with Juventus.
A Derby statement said: "Derby County
Football Club can confirm that they have
granted permission for Chelsea Football
Club to speak to Frank Lampard about the
vacant managerial position at Stamford
Bridge.
"With pre-season fast approaching for
both clubs it is hoped this will allow
Chelsea to swiftly conclude their
discussions.
"The club will make no further comment
until it is appropriate to do so."
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