Frank Lampard wants England international to be first signing after Chelsea’s transfer ban

The Blues are currently banned from registering players for two windows after breaking FIFA rules regarding the signing of under-18 foreigners. However, Frank Lampard is plotting a £70m swoop for the England international next summer. The Chelsea boss believes the 22-year-old Chilwell is a long-term solution at left-back. Marcos Alonso is considering his future and Lampard wants Chilwell to compete with Emerson Palmieri for a starting spot. Manchester City were previously linked with a move for the Leicester man but opted against submitting an offer this summer. READ MORE Premier League live stream 2019/20: how to watch every game from anywhere in the world 27 essential Fantasy Premier League tips from old winners and experts 11 forgotten Premier League players who could play much bigger roles in 2019/20 Barcelona eye shock move for England defender – report Ben Chilwell shouldn’t be this assured at 21 – but he’s the perfect embodiment of a new England mood My head is at Leicester, says reported Manchester City target Ben Chilwell Leicester boss Rodgers determined to keep hold of Chilwell Juventus midfielder rejected Premier League move because he wanted to join Arsenal instead City’s all-round quality impresses Mourinho Liverpool could sign veteran goalkeeper as short-term Alisson replacement Kieran Tierney has already broken this club record at Arsenal Manchester United ‘reach agreement’ to sign teenager Hannibal Mejbri Barcelona refuse to pay transfer fee for Neymar – this is the deal they want instead The 11 most desperate deadline day panic buys in Premier League history Sheffield United’s “Route One” style? Danny Mills, and lazy pundits preventing viewers understanding football better David Preece: What I learned from working first hand with Ravel Morrison at Ostersund How Arsenal’s culture of change left Alex Iwobi underappreciated – and unnecessary