Could Frank Lampard be set for a return to Chelsea?

Chelsea are considering appointing Frank Lampard as caretaker boss until the end of the season, according to The Times.

Chelsea legend Lampard was sacked by Everton in January and is not being considered as a long-term replacement for Graham Potter but is believed to be open to replacing Potter at Stamford Bridge in a short-term role.

Luis Enrique being considered by Chelsea

Reports in Spain earlier in the day claim that former Spain coach Luis Enrique has travelled to London for further talks with Chelsea, while Julian Nagelsmann and Mauricio Pochettino are also being linked with the role.

Saltor leading Chelsea for now

Chelsea are keen to complete a thorough process in their search for a new head coach, and the club’s co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley are working on the next appointment as Spanish coach Bruno Saltor looks after first-team affairs.

Lampard sacked by Chelsea

The former Chelsea midfielder spent 13 years at the London club before being appointed as head coach in 2019. Lampard was subsequently sacked by the club’s previous owner Roman Abramovich after 18 months into his spell in charge.

Nagelsmann the favourite for Stamford Bridge role

German coach Nagelsmann is the early favourite for the permanent job at Chelsea but his availability has been made complicated by the severance package agreed with Bayern after his dismissal last month.

The 35-year-old’s agency Sports360 are interested in learning about Chelsea’s long-term plans and how much authority he would have at the Premier League club.