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Frank Lampard frustrated by Man Utd breakthrough that impacts Chelsea transfer plans
Chelsea will have to go back to the drawing board in Frank Lampard's search for a new goalkeeper.
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Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is growing frustrated in the pursuit of Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson. A new stopper is on the agenda for the Blues, who are planning to dump the world's most expensive goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga after a wretched campaign between the sticks.
Chelsea are monitoring a host of targets as they look to strengthen their backline after conceding the most goals of any team in the Premier League top 10.
Ajax ace Andre Onana, Jan Oblak of Atletico Madrid, Burnley's Nick Pope and Barcelona stopper Marc-Andre ter Stegen have all been linked.
Henderson emerged as another target for Chelsea amid Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's dilemma at Old Trafford.
The 23-year-old has enjoyed a fine campaign on loan at Sheffield United and has been earmarked as the Red Devils' long term number one.
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He is not guaranteed a starting role next season, however, and is reluctant to sit on the bench for a year.
David De Gea's future is under threat after dropping a number of clangers but Solskjaer is likely to sell the Spaniard.
To further add to the complications for United, Henderson is out of contract in 2022 so a new deal is a priority and work is underway to tie him down.
Despite the England hopeful's reservations about the first-team spot, talks over an extension are at an advanced stage after a breakthrough.
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According to Football Insider, the development has left Lampard frustrated, with Chelsea expecting to miss out.
It leaves Stamford Bridge bosses having to look at other options on their wishlist.
Onana and Pope are likely to be more affordable than Oblak and Ter Stegen, who both have release clauses in excess of £100million.
Chelsea have to flog Arrizabalaga before they can snap up a replacement, however.
The 25-year-old could prove tricky to sell due to the coronavirus' financial impact on football finances.
A loan deal to get his wages off the books is more likely amid interest from La Liga outfit Valencia.
Arrizabalaga was dropped for Chelsea's crucial final game of the Premier League season as the Blues beat Wolves to secure Champions League football.
He was also on the bench for Saturday's FA Cup final defeat to Arsenal.
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