By Oliver Todd for MailOnline
Published: 10:32 BST, 17 June 2019 | Updated: 10:32 BST, 17 June 2019
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Frank Lampard is set for face-to-face talks with Roman Abramovich early this week to iron out the details of his return to Chelsea as manager.
With Maurizio Sarri's exit to Juventus now confirmed, Chelsea owner Abramovich will take a hands-on approach to appointing the first English manager of his 16 years at Stamford Bridge.
The Russian billionaire is expected to meet with Derby County boss Lampard in the coming days in a bid to finalise his appointment by the end of the week.
Frank Lampard is set to hold further talks as he closes in on returning to Chelsea as manager
The club's all-time leading scorer is due to meet Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich this week
Abramovich has been seen at just one competitive Chelsea game all season – the Europa League final in Baku – but will step up his involvement to get Lampard, 40, in as his new head coach.
Derby will ask for £4million compensation in exchange for
