Chelsea boss Frank Lampard makes Jadon Sancho and Wilfried Zaha transfer decision - 7M sport

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard makes Jadon Sancho and Wilfried Zaha transfer decision



Posted Saturday, January 25, 2020 by Express.co.uk

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard makes Jadon Sancho and Wilfried Zaha transfer decision
Chelsea transfer news: Frank Lampard has decided against signing Jadon Sancho and Wilfried Zaha (Image: GETTY)

Jadon Sancho and Wilfried Zaha have both been targeted by Chelsea.

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard does not want to sign either Jadon Sancho or Wilfried Zaha this month, says transfer expert Ian McGarry. Express Sport understands Chelsea are keen on wingers Sancho and Zaha after their transfer ban was lifted by FIFA last month. But Lampard has now decided against pursuing the duo in this window.

McGarry said on the Transfer Window podcast: “Lots of talk about Jadon Sancho and Wilfried Zaha, though I’m told that Lampard’s interest in both of those players is very limited because he doesn’t believe they are the right players to come into this squad.”

Lampard was asked about potential new signings before the end of the window at his press conference on Friday.

And the former Chelsea midfielder confirmed he is still in the market for a goalscorer.

“The impetus to bring in a striker or players potentially that can get on the end of these chances we're creating is there, and we have to be really honest about that,” Lampard said.

"Recent games have shown that if we are struggling to create that's one problem, but when you're creating 20 chances a game and not scoring enough goals that can be crucial.

“So I don't think it absolutely changes it but Tammy [Abraham] of course has been our main source of goals, so yes, it's very relevant.

“I think there’s choice but it’s not the ideal window.

“I think history has proven that, albeit there have been some good acquisitions for teams that have made a difference in the short term and long term.

“So I think it’s about trying to get the choice right of the player that we can bring in of what’s available. And I think there is.

“The club know my thoughts on it, I’m saying the same thing pretty much every press conference and the games are showing that.

“So we’ll have to see by the time the window shuts.”

Chelsea have also been linked with a move for Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare.

But Lampard says the Frenchman is not on his wish list for this month.

“I’m aware of him as a player but he’s not on my radar for this window, to be fair,” he added.

“We played against them [Lille] and I know he’s a good player but that’s one that’s not on the immediate radar, albeit he’s a good player.

“But he’s another club’s player.”



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