Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has reportedly opened talks with former Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori as the newly promoted Premier League club explore a potential summer transfer deal.
Tomori is among the players who could leave AC Milan during the current transfer window, with the Italian giants believed to be willing to consider offers for the England international. The 27-year-old centre-back has just one year remaining on his contract, prompting Milan to consider selling him rather than risk losing him for free next summer.
According to reports from Milan News, Lampard has made direct contact with Tomori in an attempt to persuade the defender to make a return to English football and join Coventry City ahead of their Premier League campaign.
The pair already have a strong relationship from their time together at Chelsea, where Lampard handed Tomori opportunities in the first team before the defender moved to AC Milan in 2021. His experience, defensive quality, and knowledge of English football are believed to make him an attractive target for the Sky Blues.
Coventry City, who secured a historic return to the Premier League after nearly three decades away from the top flight, are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. Signing an experienced player like Tomori would represent a major statement of intent from the club.
However, Coventry could face competition for the defender’s signature, with Tomori’s Premier League experience and Champions League pedigree making him an appealing option for several clubs.
Lampard’s personal connection with Tomori could prove crucial as Coventry attempt to pull off one of the biggest transfers in their recent history.
