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Chelsea boss Frank Lampard wants one more signing after Kai Havertz transfer
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is keen to strengthen.
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Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is ready to sign Leicester left-back Ben Chilwell after the Blues wrap up a deal for Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Kai Havertz. Chelsea have already been busy in the transfer market.
The Blues have signed Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech to bolster Lampard's front line.
Germany international Havertz could be their next signing, with Chelsea hoping to wrap up a deal soon.
And according to the Mail, Lampard wants to sign Leicester's Chilwell after he lands Havertz.
Express Sport understands Chilwell is ready to tell the Foxes he wants to join the Blues.
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However, Leicester are set to demand around £80m for the England international.
Chelsea will be hoping Chilwell, 23, tries to force through a move so the Foxes lower their asking price.
Brendan Rodgers was asked about Chilwell's future at the end of the season, with the Leicester boss revealing he isn't worried about losing the left-back.
He said: "It is something I am quite relaxed on.
"I am fortunate we have a talented group of players which I am sure will interest some.
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"All we can offer is a wonderful environment to come and play, develop, work in and improve as a player.
"We will see where it goes from there over the course of the off-season."
Lampard's Chelsea lost in the FA Cup final against Arsenal on Saturday night.
Following the 2-1 defeat, Blues hero Ashley Cole backed Lampard to bolster his defence at Stamford Bridge.
He said: "Chelsea need to add - they need personalties and leaders. The goalkeeper, the defence..."
Kepa Arrizabalaga could be replaced this summer, with Lampard unimpressed with the £71m goalkeeper.
However, it remains to be seen whether the Blues can tempt another club to meet their asking price for the Spaniard.
Arrizabalaga was benched for their FA Cup final defeat as well as Chelsea's final game of the Premier League season against Wolves.
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