Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has reportedly been told he must shift a central defender this summer if he is to be able to buy one of his top targets.
Funds are available for Lampard in the transfer window, as the Chelsea legend turned manager goes about rebuilding a team in his own image.
Lampard has identified West Ham's Declan Rice and Atletico Madrid's Jose Gimenez as prime candidates to help shore up his leaking defensive lines, though must flog a surplus player in order to make bids, according to the Telegraph.