Now that the Blues have told Frank Lampard that there will be no deal for him at Chelsea next season and with New York City nabbing him on a free transfer,Manchester City are now looking to sign the Midfielder on short term deal before he makes the move to the MLS
Lampard flies to Brazil with the England World Cup squad Sunday and was informed by the club last week that he was surplus to requirements for next season, which has prompted a flurry of interest from clubs, with newly promoted QPR, managed by his uncle, Harry Redknapp, the most likely option in the UK.
But no-one can match the salary offered by New York City, who are also attempting to sign Atletico Madrid’s David Villa and who can pay £5 million a year – though Lampard would also considering retiring from the game altogether.
However, the need to consider the TV career of his fiancee, Christine Bleakley, could mean that Lampards decides against a move to New York as would family ties – he shares custody of his two daughters with his ex-girlfriend, Elen Rivas, who lives in London.
Lampard, 36 next month, could retire from football altogether though Redknapp will attempt to take him to QPR if he chooses not to go to New York.
Lampard is Chelsea’s all-time top goalscorer with 211 goals and has been one of the club’s greatest players since joining them in 2001, winning the Champions League, three Premier League titles, the Europa League, four FA Cup finals and two League Cup finals.
Written by Steve Milne
