Frank Lampard singles out two Chelsea stars for praise after Champions League heroics

Frank Lampard has been told who Chelsea should sign next after top transfer target Kai Havertz.

Chelsea boss Avram Grant said owner Roman Abramovich “would have sent him to Siberia” if he had finished fourth as Frank Lampard has done.The 65-year-old managed the Blues for the 2007/08 season, guiding them to second in the Premier League as well as a Champions League final loss to Manchester United.While the club’s legendary former midfielder finished two places below that in his first season, hitting 66 points for fourth place.And the former Blues manager has suggested Lampard has got away lightly with his lower finish from the billionaire owner.Speaking to Stats Perform News, Grant said: “I think it’s a good season, especially compared to how it began, without being allowed to buy players.“Compared to the requirement of Roman

Arsenal took to their London Colney training centre for the final training session before Saturday's FA Cup final against Chelsea.The Gunners need to win to secure their place in the Europa League for next season, having finished outside the qualification spots in the Premier League.Frank Lampard's Blues are odds-on favourites for the historic Wembley clash.Most of the usual faces were present for the session led by Mikel Arteta, though there were also some noticeable absentees.

Dimitar Berbatov believes there will be nothing separating Arsenal and Chelsea when the full time whistle blows in Saturday's FA Cup final.

Chelsea star Christian Pulisic has confirmed he is "100% fit" for the Blues' FA Cup final showdown with Arsenal. Pulisic was named on the bench for Chelsea's recent games against Manchester United and Liverpool but, after recovering from a minor thigh issue, he will be one of the first names on the teamsheet for Frank Lampard.The American has been in excellent form since the restart, netting four goals and providing four assists in nine league appearances as Chelsea clinched a spot in the top four.

Bayer Leverkusen director Simon Rolfes has claimed Chelsea are yet to submit an official offer for Kai Havertz.

Frank Lampard has a chance to steal in and swoop for Bournemouth star Nathan Ake, who looks set to join Manchester City.But has has chosen not to - and that would be a wise decision.Pep Guardiola is looking to strengthen his squad with the transfer window now officially open.As well as looking at a replacement for Leroy Sane, his defence has given him major concerns this campaign.Both John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi have failed to impress while Aymeric Laporte's continued injury problems have given Guardiola much to stress about.And he wants to get players in early doors - with Ake close to a £41m deal, as well as Valencia winger Ferran Torres.Bournemouth are happy to cash in after being relegated while Chelsea have first-option on the

Chelsea’s first season under Frank Lampard has been a productive one. Champions League football has been secured, and there is still an FA Cup final to play against Arsenal.

Chelsea "vigorously deny" claims director Marina Granovskaia has tried to compile a dossier of potential weaknesses at Bayer Leverkusen which could be exploited in the pursuit of Kai Havertz.

Frank Lampard will have one thing on his mind on Saturday when he leads out Chelsea in the FA Cup final at Wembley. Beating London rivals Arsenal to win his first major trophy as a manager in his first season as boss of the team he served with such distinction during his glittering playing career.

Chelsea need to sell before they continue to buy this summer. The Blues have already sanctioned impressive deals for Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner in a clear showing of their intent ahead of the new Premier League season which starts in September.

Michael Owen is no stranger to an FA Cup final - particularly ones involving Arsenal.

Chelsea will have the chance to match Manchester City’s bid for Nathan Ake. A clause in the contract that saw the 25-year-old move to Bournemouth in 2017 means that the Blues will be given every opportunity to equal bids from opposition clubs.

Chelsea back to prominence when he first took over. Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech have already joined the club with Kai Havertz set to follow suit and a number of other big names, including goalkeeper Jan Oblak, linked.

With her upbeat attitude and soothing manner, Christine Lampard has lifted our spirits during our lockdown lunchbreaks as she headed up the Loose Women panel. And now she’ll be kicking off our mornings, too, as she’s taken over from Lorraine Kelly to host her breakfast show over the summer.

Chelsea will reportedly have to choose between signing goalkeeper Jan Oblak or playmaker Kai Havertz after forking out big money on Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech already this summer. The Blues are investing heavily in reinforcements after Frank Lampard went a full season without signing any new recruits.Around £81m has already been spent on Werner and Ziyech and Chelsea have been linked with a number of other bumper signings.Kepa Arrizabalaga's time as first choice goalkeeper appears to be up after Lampard dropped him for Willy Caballero in the final game of the Premier League season and Oblak has been mooted as a potential replacement.There has also been strong links with Bayer Leverkusen star Havertz and Leicester City left-back.

Chelsea may be set for more chopping and changing ahead of the 2020/21 campaign, making their 25-man squad look very different.Frank Lampard has enjoyed a prosperous first season, finishing fourth in the Premier League with an FA Cup final and Champions League campaign still to come. But he has already been making big changes to the squad, with Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech both arriving at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea are keen to wrap up a deal for Kai Havertz - and they might be able to hand him his “dream” number after the FA Cup final.

Frank Lampard has reportedly expressed his wish for Chelsea to sign either Ajax's Nicolas Tagliafico or Robin Gosens if they cannot complete a deal for Leicester's Ben Chilwell.

Chelsea have reportedly been in contact with Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen over the possibility of a switch to Stamford Bridge.