Frank Lampard to Fulham? Richard Keys 'hearing' Coventry City rumour | OneFootball

Richard Keys has heard that Coventry City boss Frank Lampard has been linked with the Fulham managerial job

Fulham are the latest Premier League club to be linked with a move for Coventry City boss Frank Lampard.

Lampard has done a stellar job in charge of the Sky Blues, guiding them to the Championship title, and bringing top-flight football back to Coventry for the first time in 25 years.

The West Midlands outfit won 95 points in the second tier this term, finishing 11 points clear of second-place Ipswich Town, who only secured their Premier League return on the final day of the season.

Lampard is now tasked with building a squad that can survive in the top flight following the Sky Blues' Championship title triumph, but there is growing speculation that the 47-year-old could leave the CBS Arena this summer.

Richard Keys reveals what he's heard about Coventry City boss Frank Lampard and the Fulham vacancy

Lampard previously managed in the Premier League with both Chelsea and Everton, but a largely poor spell in charge with the Toffees and a very underwhelming second stint with the Stamford Bridge outfit saw him turn to the Championship for a fresh opportunity.

When the former England midfielder initially took the reins at Coventry in November 2024, it was a big risk for him because his predecessor, Mark Robins, was an extremely popular figure among Sky Blues supporters.

Robins successfully guided the West Midlands club all the way from League Two to a Championship play-off final and an FA Cup semi-final, so his dismissal was controversial.

However, Lampard has successfully won over the hearts of Sky Blues fans and has etched himself into the Coventry history books by steering them to the Premier League.

His exploits haven't gone unnoticed by more established top-flight clubs, though, and writing his latest blog post, BeIN SPORTS presenter Richard Keys, who supports the CBS Arena side, said: "If Lampard leaves, it’ll likely be for Fulham. I keep hearing his name linked with it."

The West London club's current boss, Marco Silva, is set to leave Craven Cottage when his contract expires this summer, which would leave them needing to appoint a new manager.

Silva has established Fulham as a comfortable mid-table outfit in the Premier League since leading them to the Championship title in 2022, while they could still qualify for a European competition ahead of next season.

Frank Lampard is unlikely to be tempted by Fulham swoop

Lampard has endured a mixed managerial career to date, having initially steered Derby County to the Championship play-off final in 2019, where the Rams were ultimately defeated by Aston Villa.

However, his spells in charge of both Chelsea and Everton proved more testing, as he was sacked by the Stamford Bridge side in 2021, before also being dismissed by the Merseyside club two years later.

Lampard has now found great stability at Coventry, where his stock is incredibly high.

Furthermore, having guided the Sky Blues to the Premier League, Lampard shouldn't want his journey with the West Midlands side to finish there, and will want to see what he can achieve with them in the top flight.

Therefore, the 47-year-old is unlikely to move to Fulham, should they make a swoop for his services.

Lampard also remains a legendary figure among Chelsea supporters, thanks to his playing days, and shouldn't want to join the Blues' West London rivals.