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FRANK LAMPARD has told Chelsea’s homegrown heroes to deal with the threat from big-money signings. The early lifting of a Fifa transfer ban means boss Lamps has £150million to spend next month if he wants. Borussia Dortmund’s England star Jadon Sancho, Leicester defender Ben Chilwell and Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace are some of the star names on his radar. There is extra competition on the horizon for academy graduates Tammy Abraham, Mason Mount, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Reece James and Fikayo Tomori all over the pitch. But they can expect little  sympathy from their boss. Lampard said: “It’s healthy and par for the course at a club  like Chelsea.“You shouldn’t expect it to be any other way. It keeps you on your toes and that’s a good thing. I remember when Fernando  Torres came to the club and it was a statement signing. They were always exciting. “They might not have been to the other centre-forwards but when you are a … [Read more...] about Chelsea boss Frank Lampard warns youngsters they face ‘healthy’ competition from incoming big-money transfers

INTER MILAN are ready to rescue Olivier Giroud from his Stamford Bridge hell. The France striker has played just 191 minutes in the Premier League for Chelsea this season. New boss Frank Lampard has preferred Tammy Abraham up front, with Michy Batshauyi as the back-up option. And with talk the Blues could bring in Jadon Sancho in January, Giroud will fall even further down the pecking order. Giroud, 33, has struggled for game time since Antonio Conte snatched him from London rivals Arsenal nearly two years ago. He has five goals in just 15 starts for Chelsea.With Uefa cutting Chelsea's transfer ban, they will be able to bring in new recruits from January 1. That means they can afford to lose Giroud. The forward joined Chelsea for £18m. If they do not sell him now he will leave on a free transfer in June.Blues chiefs could eye a cheap deal just to get his wages off the books as he is surplus to requirements in Lamps' new Stamford Bridge era. The Chelsea boss is trying to end a run … [Read more...] about Inter Milan line up Chelsea’s forgotten man Olivier Giroud in January swoop

INTER MILAN are ready to rescue Olivier Giroud from his Stamford Bridge hell. The France striker has played just 191 minutes in the Premier League for Chelsea this season. New boss Frank Lampard has preferred Tammy Abraham up front, with Michy Batshauyi as the back-up option. And with talk the Blues could bring in Jadon Sancho in January, Giroud will fall even further down the pecking order. Giroud, 33, has struggled for game time since Antonio Conte snatched him from London rivals Arsenal nearly two years ago. He has five goals in just 15 starts for Chelsea.With Uefa cutting Chelsea's transfer ban, they will be able to bring in new recruits from January 1. That means they can afford to lose Giroud. The forward joined Chelsea for £18m. If they do not sell him now he will leave on a free transfer in June.Blues chiefs could eye a cheap deal just to get his wages off the books as he is surplus to requirements in Lamps' new Stamford Bridge era. The Chelsea boss is trying to end a run … [Read more...] about Inter Milan line up Chelsea’s forgotten man Olivier Giroud in January transfer swoop

ROMELU LUKAKU has been fined TWICE by Manchester United to pile more misery on the wantaway striker. The Belgian believes he had permission to train away from the club’s Carrington HQ but has been punished for spending two days this week with Anderlecht. United have also clamped down on him for a tweet showing the speeds of his teammates which were recorded during a pre-season session. He can be fined a maximum of two weeks’ wages for going AWOL and his social media post will result in a smaller punishment. Lukaku will weigh up whether to fight the fine as he believes he DID have permission to train away from United after showdown talks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The 26-year-old was told he had to work away from the first-team when he spoke with the United boss on Sunday during a 17-minute meeting.Solskjaer does not want Lukaku in his squad while he is pushing for a move away from Old Trafford to Italy, with Inter Milan, Juventus and Napoli looking to sign him. Lukaku spent … [Read more...] about Lukaku fined TWICE for trip to Anderlecht and sprint tweet but Man Utd striker could fight his punishments

UNAI EMERY has rejected taking over at Everton - and also snubbed two Chinese Super League clubs. The axed Arsenal boss has been in huge demand since he got the bullet from Emirates chiefs.after Marco Silva was given the sack just over a week ago. He is believed to be waiting for the right offer to return to management at the top level. Two Chinese clubs contacted Emery but he turned them down flat, according to Spanish media outlet Marca. Emery was replaced by interim boss Freddie Ljungberg at Arsenal. But the Gunners are pushing on with their pursuit of a new manager.The club have been linked with former Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti, ex-Juventus chief Max Allegri and Man City No2 Mikel Arteta. Latest Arsenal newsCAN IT BE SOU Paulo Sousa responds to approach to become new Arsenal manager CONTINENTAL GIFT Arsenal get Sporting and Man Utd face Cluj in simulated Europa League draw Live BlogGUNNERS LATEST Arsenal news LIVE: Follow all the latest updates from North London SponsoredBETTING … [Read more...] about Sacked Arsenal boss Unai Emery has turned down Everton and two Chinese clubs