CHELSEA are planning a major overhaul this summer after Frank Lampard was left fuming by the club’s lack of transfer activity in January.
The Blues are fourth in the Premier League – just two points ahead of fifth place Sheffield United and only four off Spurs in sixth.
Despite having battled in court to have a two-window transfer ban overturned, the West Londoners signed no one last month much to the annoyance of Lampard.
But the Blues have been linked with plenty of names since and their club legend boss will be determined to bring some in.
Lampard may start at the back after the world’s most expensive keeper Kepa, 25, was left stunnedafterFrank Lampard dropped him at Leicesterfollowing a poor first half to the season.
And Brad Friedel – who holds the record for the most Premier League appearances for a stopper – exclusively told Sun Sport he thinks Lampard will replace him in the summer.
Burnley’s Nick Pope is generally considered one of the best in the League and his name has reportedly been discussed at Stamford Bridge.
Further up the pitch, Fikayo Tomori and Andreas Christensen have struggled to hold down the spot alongside Antonio Rudiger which has led to suggestions Blues will trigger Nathan Ake’s 40million buy back clause from Bournemouth.
Jorginho and N’Golo Kante will likely retain their spots at the base of midfield while ageing pair Willian and Pedro seem likely to depart.
That could make way for a new look attacking midfield trio of Callum Hudson-Odoi, Sassuolo’s Jeremie Boga and Ajax’s Hakim Ziyech.
Ajax’s 45m star was a Lampard target in January and he was said to be particularly disappointed when they did not land the playmaker.
And on the other side of the pitch, Christian Pulisic’s injury has led to rumours linking Chelsea with their former youth team player Boga.
The winger is with Italian side Sassoulo but it is understood Chelsea have first refusal on bringing him back to England.
A meeting is scheduled for Wednesday between the two clubs to decide whether Chelsea buy him back for as little as 15 million.
Boga, 23, scored his seventh goal of the season at the weekend and is viewed as a long-term replacement for veteran Willian.
