Chelsea: Lampard admits some players still adapting
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard was handed over £200million worth of new arrivals last summer but his side have endured an inconsistent season. The Blues spent big to bring in the likes of Kai Havertz, Timo Werner, Ben Chilwell, Hakim Ziyech and Edouard Mendy. But players have struggled to mesh so far, leaving Lampard under increasing pressure.
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Chelsea are still within range of a top-four finish this season, with their FA Cup and Champions League campaigns also still running.
The transfer activity at Stamford Bridge this summer will likely depend on the fate of Lampard.
If he makes it to the end of the season, it remains to be seen what kind of budget he would given this time.
And if the former midfielder is shown the door, owner Roman Abramovich director Marina Granovskaia may look into another overhaul in the summer.
Here, Express Sport looks at four potential targets for the Blues.
Declan Rice - West Ham
Rice was heavily linked with a move to Chelsea last summer.
The Blues may renew their interest this year with Rice continuing to impress for West Ham.
The Hammers, though, would reportedly demand around £80million for the former Chelsea academy player.
Chelsea transfer shortlist: Dortmund star Erling Haaland (Image: GETTY)
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Erling Haaland - Borussia Dortmund
Haaland is attracting plenty of attention and is quickly becoming one of the most in-demand forwards in the world.
Still just 20, the Norwegian impressed for Salzburg before joining Dortmund last January, where he continued his excellent form.
Chelsea are said to be among the interested parties, however, they would have to compete with Manchester and Liverpool.
Haaland's contract has a £66m release clause which comes into effect in 2022, so any bids this summer would likely have to be around the £100m mark.