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Harry Redknapp Says He Expects Frank Lampard to Become New Chelsea Manager

Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has said that he expects his nephew Frank Lampard to end up becoming Chelsea boss this summer.

The Blues are on the lookout for a new head coach after it was confirmed on Sunday that Maurizio Sarri was leaving to join Juventus. Lampard, who is currently in charge of Championship outfit Derby County, has been strongly linked to the vacant position.

Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live (h/t Daniel Lewis of Goal), Redknapp said that if the 40-year-old gets an offer from Stamford Bridge, he'll take on the job:

"If Chelsea come calling, it's a difficult one for him to turn down.