By Sami Mokbel and Adrian Kajumba and Matt Barlow for the Daily Mail
Published: 22:32 BST, 14 June 2019 | Updated: 22:32 BST, 14 June 2019
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Frank Lampard is set for an emotional return to Chelsea as the club prepare to formally offer him the manager’s job.
Derby, Lampard’s current employer, will not stand in his way, provided Chelsea are respectful in their pursuit and pay £4million compensation.
Negotiations between Chelsea and their all-time leading goalscorer to become Maurizio Sarri’s successor will take place once permission is granted by the Rams. Sarri’s exit should be finalised this weekend after Juventus agreed to pay up to £8m compensation.
Derby will not stand in Frank Lampard's way when Chelsea offer him the manager's job
The former midfielder is a club icon at Stamford Bridge and is set for emotional return
Current Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is set to be announced as the next manager of Juventus
The pending return of club legend Lampard will help galvanise a fanbase that was fractured during Sarri’s tumultuous reign. And Sportsmail understands there is a growing determination at Stamford Bridge to bring back more of the club’s legends.
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