Sources: Chelsea to offer Lampard 3-year deal

ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti questions whether Maurizio Sarri will be able to implement "Sarri-ball" at Juventus, after leaving Chelsea for the Italian club. Craig Burley says results, not Frank Lampard, will get Chelsea fans behind the club, slamming the idea hiring the club legend will rally supporters. Gab Marcotti feels Chelsea have a big mountain to climb next season, but isn't panicking just yet due to promising younger talent. LONDON -- Chelsea will make a formal approach to Derby County for manager Frank Lampard this week and want to offer their former midfielder a three-year contract to succeed Maurizio Sarri, sources have told ESPN FC. Sarri's departure to take over at Juventus was confirmed on Sunday, with Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia having said the 60-year-old had asked to be allowed to return to Italy in order to be closer to his family and friends. - When does the transfer window close? - Check out all...

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