Derby County owner Mel Morris has insisted that they will push on with their plan to build a future around Frank Lampard, as they await a formal approach from Chelsea.
With former Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri leaving to join Juventus, Lampard is the heavy favourite to take over. Derby have offered the 40-year-old a new contract as they are yet to have any formal contact with the Blues.
Derby remain eager to keep hold of Lampard, and now Morris (via Sky Sports' Jim White) has added that their stance on the situation has not changed.