After securing promotion to the Premier League, Coventry City will be looking to improve their squad in the summer transfer window, and Frank Lampard is looking to raid his former club Chelsea.
Coventry have climbed into the top flight after winning the league during the 2025/2026 season, securing a whopping 95 points and an 11-point gap on second.
Lampard now has an opportunity to test himself in the Premier League once again after dropping down to the Championship following an inconsistent start to his managerial career.
There's no doubt Coventry will need to bring in reinforcements if they want the chance of staying in the Premier League, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see Lampard lean on some of his contacts.
It's something the former England midfielder has done before, bringing the likes of Mason Mount to Derby from Chelsea.
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According to a report from Sports Boom, Chelsea are ready to cash in on striker Marc Guiu ahead of the summer transfer window.
Coventry are one of the sides showing an interest as they aim to bolster their attacking options ahead of returning to the Premier League.
It is claimed that Chelsea could charge in the region of £22m to allow Guiu to depart, with a host of clubs around Europe showing an interest.
Coventry could face competition from the likes of Real Sociedad and Sevilla in Spain, and it would be interesting to know whether he would be keen on a move back to his home country.
Chelsea could let Guiu leave on loan for the 2026/2027 season, but an offer in the region of £22m could tempt them into a permanent sale.
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Coventry City manager Frank Lampard
Championship - Preston North End v Coventry City - Deepdale, Preston, Britain - December 9, 2025 Coventry City manager Frank Lampard Action Images/Craig Brough
Over the last few years, it's been incredibly difficult for sides coming up from the Championship to retain their status as a Premier League club after promotion.
Two teams that have completed that achievement this season are Leeds United and Sunderland, and it's primarily down to their recruitment.
If Coventry want to avoid the drop, then mirroring their recruitment strategies would be a smart move.
Sunderland invested in almost every position, bringing in young talents with a point to prove, while Leeds targeted physical profiles in order to deal with the changing modern game.
It's unclear how much Coventry have to spend, but there's no doubt they need to get their recruitment right.