Chelsea ‘opens talks’ with Frank Lampard over manager’s job as Ajax coach Erik ten Hag pulls out

Chelsea ‘opens talks’ with Frank Lampard over manager’s job as Ajax coach Erik ten Hag pulls out
Chelsea are reportedly set to meet with Frank Lampard over the manager’s role at Stamford Bridge as Juventus prepare to confirm the appointment of Maurizio Sarri as their new coach.The Derby boss has been a frontrunner for the role ever since it became apparent Sarri would return to Italy to manage the Serie A outfit.Getty2

Lampard has been strongly linked with the Chelsea job

Dallaglio says says hed prefer Frank Lampard replaced Sarri than Mourinho at Chelsea The Italian secured a third-placed Premier League finish and won the Europa League in his debut season in England, while he also guided the Blues to the EFL Cup final.But he came under fire from the Chelsea supporters, who criticised his style of play as the Blues languished well behind Manchester City and Liverpool in the Premier League table.Sarri is reportedly in line for a salary increase when he takes the Turin hot-seat, with his earnings increasing from 5.6 million per year to around 7m per season when he joins. And according to Goal, Chelsea plan to open discussions with Lampard over the soon-to-be vacant position.Ajax boss Erik ten Hag has also been considered for the role but he is said to be cautious about taking the job due to Chelsea’s two-window transfer ban.Massimiliano Allegri, who recently stepped down as Juve boss after winning five consecutive titles with the club, shares the same concerns as the Dutchman.Getty2

Ten Hag claimed a domestic double with Ajax this season

Another manager whose name also been thrown in the hat is Rafael Benitez, who managed Chelsea on an interim period for part of the 2012/13 season.The Newcastle boss current deal expires this summer and there have been difficulties in agreeing a renewal for him to stay on at St James Park.

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Marcos Alonso returns to the starting XI for Chelsea this afternoon as Antonio Conte's side host Liverpool in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge. The Blues need to take all three points against Jurgen Klopp's outfit to keep their hopes of finishing inside the top four and getting Champions League football for next season alive.
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Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that they have extended defender Jan Vertonghen's contract until 2020. Spurs announced that they have agreed new terms with the Belgium international, who joined from Ajax in 2012 and has made 264 appearances.
Tottenham Hotspur extend Jan Vertonghen's contract until 2020
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Tottenham extend Vertonghen's contract until 2020. 131d ESPN. Neymar: PSG youths 'lack more ear than mouth' 5h Jonathan Johnson. Norwich win to seal Premier League
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Bradley Johnson: Derby County man handed four-match ban by Football Association for alleged bite on Stoke City's Joe Allen Johnson denies biting his opponent and Allen also claimed he didn't
Bradley Johnson: Derby County midfielder given four-game ban

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Chelsea loanee Tiemoue Bakayoko was sent off for AC Milan (Adam Davy/PA) Tiemoue Bakayoko sees red as AC Milan are held by Bologna How a delighted Meghan Markle responded to the news
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#barcelonavsliverpool Barcelona vs Liverpool Champions league clash HD 06/5/2019. Will Messi make a fool of Van Dijk? Would Man United be top-four with Sir Alex? | Extra Time - Duration: 14:22
Barcelona vs Tottenham: How Spurs can qualify for Champions

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gunned down Visitors ran out deserved winners at the Emirates to gain revenge for derby defeat earlier this month and set up a last four showdown with Chelsea Tottenham got their revenge on north London rivals Arsenal to reach the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.
~ Arsenal 0-2 Tottenham: Son and Alli strike to win north

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I'm A Celebrity: Harry Redknapp set to 'receive £500k paycheck' for his stint in the jungle (making him the HIGHEST paid contestant EVER) ahead of his transition into jungle life. Harry
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A look through Ajax's former players brings up a who's who of football stars. Christian Eriksen, Luis Suarez and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are just three names that jump out. Now their latest crop, having beaten Real Madrid and Juventus in the Champions League face Tottenham for a place in the final on 1 June. The Dutch […]
Harry Redknapp insists Tottenham can close the gap on

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UEFA have banned Croatia defender Dejan Lovren for one international match over comments he made on social media about Spain. Lovren posted a video on Instagram bragging about elbowing Real Madrid
Liverpool defender banned by UEFA for one Croatia match for
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UEFA have banned Croatia defender Dejan Lovren for one international match over comments he made on social media about Spain. Lovren posted a video on Instagram bragging about elbowing Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos, and also made other insulting comments about the Spaniard, following Croatia's 3-2 Nations League defeat of La Roja in November.
Dejan Lovren banned for one Croatia game by UEFA for social

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Jose Mourinho has revealed he travelled to Belgium last week to try and get to the bottom of Romelu Lukaku's dramatic loss of form for Manchester United. The United manager attended Belgium's
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Spurs vs Chelsea: Gus Poyet believes Tottenham have been affected by playing at Wembley (Pic: GETTY). Spurs are waiting to move into their new stadium (Pic: GETTY) "It's not the same as when you're at home, when it's your own stadium, your fans, your dressing room you're used to, you really enjoy playing at home.
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