Chelsea WILL chase Sancho transfer in January to replace Hazard as Lampard sends warning signal to Man Utd – The Sun

FRANK LAMPARD has indicated that Chelsea will push to sign Jadon Sancho amid rumours of a £100million January raid.

The Borussia Dortmund star, 19, continued his amazing run against Slavia Prague on Tuesday night, making it five goals and four assists in his last six games.

That has reportedly piqued Chelsea's interest after their transfer ban appeal was accepted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, opening them up for business next month.

And with the Blues yet to fully fill the hole left by Eden Hazard's summer departure, Lampard suggested that position was one he is keen to fill.

The coach told BT Sport: "I think it will be very fluid and there will be discussions from now about how we will strengthen.

"We lost a lot of goals and creation with Eden last year, in his particular position.

"We missed some chances and we can probably push and look at strengthening in those areas."

Wilfried Zaha has also been linked to the Stamford Bridge club, who last night beat Lille to qualify for the Champions League last-16.

Having been forced to hold off from splashing the cash in the summer, Chelsea are now said to be in the market for a left-back, striker and centre-back.

In chasing Sancho, Lampard can expect to come across fierce competition from Manchester United.

The Red Devils have long been linked with the England international although neighbours Manchester City are not keen on activating their first refusal option.

Sancho left Eastlands for the Bundesliga in 2017 as an unproven £8m prospect but has set the division alight, winning his first handful of national team caps and coming second in the 2019 Golden Boy competition.

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