Chelsea: Lampard says he has 'belief' despite Liverpool loss
Chelsea have sent scouts to watch Atletico Madrid defender Jose Gimenez this season, as Frank Lampard decides on whether he needs a new centre-back heading into next season.
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They've also been linked with Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak, who also has a similar release clause.
Chelsea are also said to be interested in West Ham's Declan Rice, though the Hammers don't want to sell.
Lampard would include Michy Batshuayi and Ross Barkley as part of the deal, but West Ham still aren't interested.
Chelsea could also choose to buy back Nathan Ake from Bournemouth for £40m, but he's being courted by Manchester City.
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Lampard, however, looks to be on the verge of making another attacking signing in Kai Havertz, after adding Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner earlier this year.