Source: Daily_Mail
Jose Madrid wants Frank Lampard as his first Real Madrid signing
Chelsea are bracing themselves for a swoop by Real Madrid for Frank Lampard. [LNB]The combination of Madrid's rich history and their all-star cast, plus the arrival of Jose Mourinho as manager, is likely to prove an alluring proposition for the England midfielder. [LNB]Luring Lampard, who is happy at Chelsea and not looking for a transfer, will be a challenge for Madrid. But as proven by their signings of Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo, they have persuasively deep pockets. [LNB] Transfer target: Chelsea star Lampard is wanted by Spanish giants Real Madrid[LNB] [LNB] Jose Mourinho: I will coach Real Madrid! Inter Milan boss fuels San Siro exit rumoursMourinho seems certain to replace Manuel Pellegrini at Real once hiscurrent club, Inter Milan, have played Bayern Munich in the ChampionsLeague final a week today in, of all places, the Bernabeu. [LNB]The former Chelsea boss sees Lampard, 31, as a key part of his plansto end Real's disastrous run in the Champions League. They have notmade it past the last 16 for six seasons. [LNB]Lampard's current magnificent form and vast experience haveconvinced Real sporting director Jorge Valdano and club presidentFlorentino Perez that the midfielder is the man to reignite theirflagging fortunes in Europe. [LNB]It will take some sweet talking from Mourinho to convince Lampard tomove to Spain. The midfielder is enjoying life under Carlo Ancelotti, afact demonstrated by his 27 goals for Chelsea this season. [LNB]Old pals: Lampard and Mourinho during the Portuguese's Chelsea days[LNB]With the Barclays Premier League champions standing on the verge ofa first league and FA Cup Double, Lampard has told those close to himof his desire to remain at Stamford Bridge in pursuit of yet moresilverware over the remaining three years of his £150,000-a-week deal. [LNB] Mourinho came close to persuading Lampard to join him at Inter twoyears ago when the midfielder's contract talks at the Bridge stalled,but Chelsea eventually gave in to his demands. [LNB]Lampard has no hesitation in speaking of his loyalty to the west London club. [LNB]He said recently: 'Chelsea is part of me. I am very pleased now thatI can finish my career here and looking back I would have hated to haveleft after a few years having done well but not done the whole package.'[LNB] [LNB] Chelsea star Frank Lampard insists winning the Double will fire his World Cup dream with EnglandJoe Cole's World Cup promise: I'm fitter than any of Fabio's players!Angry at Avram: Ivanovic admits he was furious that Grant froze him outCHELSEA FC
