Frank Lampard and Chelsea haven't given up in their efforts to sign Dries Mertens for next season after Inter approached the Napoli forward in the last week.

The in-demand 33-year-old has still yet to decide his future, with his contract at Napoli ending on June 30. The Partenopei remain keen to tie their prized asset to fresh terms.
Blues boss Lampard is an admirer of the attacker - despite his age - due to his versatility and character.
Chelsea had tried to sign Mertens in January on a short-term deal but they couldn't come to an agreement as the Stadio San Paolo club fought to keep their joint-record all-time goalscorer.
Indeed, Mertens is hopeful of outright breaking the record - which he currently holds with Marek Hamsik - and a return to Serie A action on June 13 could give him a chance to do so before a move.
Antonio Conte has long wanted to sign Mertens and he may get the chance at Inter after trying to bring him to Stamford Bridge in 2017.
The global coronavirus pandemic has shaken confidence in the transfer market across European football and free transfers are the focus for many clubs at the moment as the financial shock is expected to heavily impact the game.
Mertens, by chance, finds his position strengthened in the crisis and it has increased the urgency of the parties involved.
After scoring 12 goals and adding six assists in 29 appearances in the 2019-20 season, Mertens will also seek assurances from any club that he will be a regular starter.
yuzkmnoru
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go for dembele and Sancho and upamecano
cepdino
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mertens or ambumayeng
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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Why dont we put this effort into getting Aubameyang. I'm sure the club could convince him and offer him a good vision. I like Mertens but he ain't no Aubameyang. Aubameyang is what the club needs and will be a free agent soon and we could get him on a cheap now with negotiations. Experience and a very top level of player. Auba is perfect...
cinabopr
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please. the. guy no old
ham11official
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But why?
Sisadikt
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go for dembele or osimheni
Sisadikt
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go for osimheni
Depbdlstu
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mertens will be a great signing for them as he will help Abraham
first time I see π man u fan support Chelsea love u for that β€οΈ
Sisadikt
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please we need a good center back like Gabriel Ake upamecano
Mungji10
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Fake news and rumours. The guy is too old. He does not fit the profile. Why sign Mertens at 33, when you can not even give Willian 31, and Giroud 33 new contracts. It does not make sense. It is a fake senseless news.
Heβs better than both of them
D83
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Juwceikstz
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Meterns had shots in target in world cup but giroud didn't have not a single shot in target, so it is proved that giroud can do impossible things whereas meterns can't do it[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Noble1
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Fake news and rumours. The guy is too old. He does not fit the profile. Why sign Mertens at 33, when you can not even give Willian 31, and Giroud 33 new contracts. It does not make sense. It is a fake senseless news.
yizbelu
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mertend is better than Abraham
guya1994
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minlen lupheng
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I prefer Insigne
Deyiknopyz
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hope it will be succed
Fokcdklmr
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nooo don't buy him buy someone younger
mdsojun
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good choice.he is a goal scorer
PapaBear66
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squash that buy Waldschmit
Patcelnz
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try the best to get him.
kuuckryz
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give chances for giroud,he can do what mertens can do
NAHVIDONboss9
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Blind cow
Mata 32 Romero 33 ighalo 30[Crylaugh]
mokadknyz
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mertens will be a great signing for them as he will help Abraham
salamcy
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Lampard should bring him to Chelsea, so he can help younger players to develop.
danriwbik
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cheating how
DanRash10
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they are better than man u, we give them a players better one, which one of they player in Chelsea?.
Blind cow
coheikmry
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Chelsea has started contacting old Ladies for advice on old players πππ
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they are better than man u, we give them a players better one, which one of they player in Chelsea?.
feabdenpy
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forget Werner and go buy him
SH221B
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Seems like Chelsea are ready to use this transfer window wise
MaziOkezuo
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go for Luca walchmich
he can't compete with Abraham
Karkidipak
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they had to buy him 2-3 yrs ago
tuabciny
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We need him at Chelsea
Sisadikt
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go for Luca walchmich
Sisadikt
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go for walchmicjh
Sisadikt
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why not go for chiesa
DanRash10
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Chelsea has started contacting old Ladies for advice on old players πππ