Frank Lampard is ready to explore Chelsea’s options in the transfer market now that a recruitment embargo on the club has been lifted.
It was revealed on Friday that the Court of Arbitration for Sport has halved the initial two-window ban that the Blues were stung with.
Having seen their hands tied over the summer, those at Stamford Bridge are now in the position of being able to bolster their ranks in January.
Lampard’s side have fared admirably enough in 2019-20 without more major investment, but the opportunity to add greater depth to the ranks is a welcome one.
The Blues boss told reporters when quizzed on his plans for the New Year: “It is what it is. Now we know.
“The club was working towards this and it’s a positive outcome. We can look forward and it’s good from a footballing point of view.
“We haven’t discussed it too much before the decision. Now it’s a discussion we can take up.
“I’m not going to go down too many lines. We will see where we are. In terms of the bigger picture it is constantly fluid.”
Pressed further on whether transfer plans have already been discussed, Lampard added: “I haven’t had that conversation.
“The fact that people have given us credit, that has to go to the group. I want more and to be higher up the table. If there is a chance to strengthen, then we will look at it.” – Omnisport
