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'He'll be the manager of Chelsea' - Redknapp expects Lampard to land Blues job

Harry Redknapp is confident nephew Frank Lampard will be appointed Chelsea's new head coach, despite Derby County's attempt to tie him down to a new deal.

Lampard is the frontrunner to succeed Maurizio Sarri in the Stamford Bridge dugout following the Italian's switch to Serie A champions Juventus.

But Derby are reluctant to let the legendary Chelsea midfielder return to his former club in a coaching capacity just a year into his three-year contract at Pride Park.

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The Championship side, who suffered defeat to Aston Villa in this past season's play-off final, are reportedly in discussions with Lampard over extending his deal and chairman Mel Morris said on Monday no approach has yet been made by Chelsea.