Frank Lampard Linked With Sensational Move For Former Chelsea Teammate

Frank Lampard has been linked with a sensational move for former Chelsea teammate Salomon Kalou at Derby County.

The Blues and England legend signed a three-year deal as Gary Rowett's replacement and is targeting promotion with the East Midlands side after the club were beaten by eventual play-off winners Fulham in the semi-finals last season.

There's already plenty of curiosity as to who Lampard may look to bring in Pride Park - and of course we couldn't have a rumour mill without a former Chelsea colleague being linked, with Kalou being touted as his first signing as a manager.

Sport BILD say that Lampard wants to sign the Hertha Berlin forward in what would be a monumental statement of intent.

It's said that the German capital club would be willing to sanction his sale for a fee of at least 10 million euros - which may prove difficult for Derby given their financial situation.

But if they can somehow find a way to negotiate a deal, it would be a quite incredible addition given his impressive. goal record.

Kalou made his name at Feyenoord, scoring 35 goals in 67 appearances and prompting Chelsea to acquire him for a fee of £9 million.

The Ivory Coast international spent six seasons at Stamford Bridge, notching 60 goals in 250 appearances and lift four FA Cups, one League Cup, one Premier League and one Champions League.

He was released following the 2011/12 double-winning success, joining Lille on a free and finding the net 34 times in 79 appearances.

The 32-year old has been in the German capital since 2014/15 and boasts a tally of 43 goals in 130 appearances, including 12 in 31 league games last season.