Keeping Lampard is key

[Getty Images] With it now looking increasingly likely that Frank Lampard will remain at Coventry City, this could prove to be one of the best bits of business the club pulls off this summer. Since his arrival in November 2024, the Sky Blues have taken huge strides on and off the pitch, and the relationship between the chairman and the gaffer appears stronger than ever. A new contract would only reinforce that and strongly suggests Doug King has met Lampard's expectations around this year's transfer budget. Lampard's impact on the squad has already been clear. Players like Jay Dasilva and Victor Torp have kicked on massively under his coaching, and the prospect of him working with new arrivals is genuinely exciting. Players have bought into the project Lampard has put in front of them and that is encouraging going into the top flight. But it's not just Lampard. Credit is also due to John Dempster and Chris Jones, who work seamlessly alongside him. Keeping that coaching unit together will be just as important as keeping the manager himself - and maybe even adding to it with Premier League needs in mind. This feels like the perfect way to kick-start the club's 2026-27 campaign - and with this news expected to land soon, the transfer business should now follow, bringing in real Premier League quality to help Coventry compete with the rest of the division. Hear BBC Radio CWR discuss whether Lampard is about to sign a new contract by clicking play below, or listen on BBC Sounds here Catch Sky Blues Fancast Live every Monday and Friday at 18:00 and subscribe to the Coventry City page on BBC Sounds