Chelsea are in the driving seat to sign Derby midfielder Max Bird this summer according to TodoFichajes.
Frank Lampard worked with Bird when he was the manager of the Rams last season and is ready to clinch a £4.8million deal for the midfielder - £200,000 short of Derby's asking price.
Lampard, when asked about Bird as Derby boss, said: 'He stands out as a young man. He is very polite with everyone, has a real desire to improve and he's a good team-mate.
'Whether it has been for the youth teams or when he has been with the first team, he is an all-rounder.