LAMPARD STAYING FOR NOW
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 by Stuart Stratford
Chelsea have confirmed that they will not be allowing Frank Lampard to join Internazionale for the moment, issuing a statement on their website,
Chelsea have informed Inter that we will not enter into any discussions regarding the transfer
The protracted contract wrangles involving Lampard has led to increased speculation about his future. It has been reported that he is demanding a five-year, £150k per week deal although neither party has confirmed this. Chelsea admitted recently that the talks were at an impasse although how much of this was to draw out Inter’s interest through official channels remains to be seen.
Lampard has not diffused the situation, merely commenting that he had no plans to meet any representatives of the Italian club whilst in their country on a family holiday. Jose Mourinho believes Lampard will let his contract rundown and join the Italians next season.
It is a crucial moment for the player. At thirty years of age, his career at the top level has probably a maximum of five years left and this represents his last chance for a big-money deal. Having spent his whole playing career at London clubs, he may feel that a change of scenery is opportune although he has been heavily linked with Barcelona in the past - probably on the basis that his partner is Catalan - but that interest has cooled.
Tags: Chelsea, Football, Frank Lampard, premier league, Soccer, Transfer Gossip
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