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Opinion: Lampard might have just handed Aston Villa two-in-one transfer boost as he gives Ethan Ampadu green light to leave Chelsea on loan

after he gave the green light for Welsh youngster Ethan Ampadu to leave the club on loan this summer.

The 18-year-old was not on the plane for Chelsea’s pre-season tour to Japan, and having been linked with him earlier during the transfer window, manager Dean Smith should revive Villa’s interest in him.

The Villa Park outfit are still in the market for a defensive midfielder, and Ampadu isn’t only a quality one, the teenage sensation is also a good central defender.

Having missed out on Manchester United’s Axel Tuanzebe, the Chelsea teenager could help Smith fill up a hole in defence.