Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has admitted that he is actively seeking a loan deal for promising youngster Ethan Ampadu.
The 18-year-old has turned out on 12 occasions for the Blues’ first team, having previously featured with Exeter City in League Two.
But while the teenaged centre-back, who can also play in midfield, has impressed when given the chance, Lampard feels that a temporary spell away from Stamford Bridge would prove to be the most beneficial move for his long-term development.
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Aston Villa have been linked with a loan move, and with his future uncertain, the Wales international has not joined the Chelsea first team in travelling to Yokohama, despite having played 45 minutes of the recent friendly draw with Bohemians.