There is one big reason why Frank Lampard may want to leave Coventry City for AFC Bournemouth | OneFootball

Coventry City manager Frank Lampard may be tempted by a move to AFC Bournemouth amid speculation linking him with the Cherries.

It is set to be a memorable end to the season for Coventry City as they close in on promotion to the Premier League.

Coventry have led the way at the top of the Championship for much of the season, only being knocked off the summit briefly in February after a decline in form over the winter period, and the top flight is now in touching distance for Frank Lampard's side.

The Sky Blues missed out on securing promotion as they were surprisingly held to a 0-0 draw by already relegated Sheffield Wednesday at the CBS Arena on Saturday, but their return to the Premier League will be confirmed if they avoid defeat against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on Friday night.

As Coventry prepare to take their place among England's elite, an exciting summer lies ahead for the club as they look to make the necessary upgrades to their squad, but their success could also have some unwanted consequences.

Of course, having a high-profile manager like Lampard will inevitably bring greater attention to the club, but it seems that his outstanding work with the Sky Blues this season has won him admirers elsewhere, and recent developments at Bournemouth may be causing some alarm in the Midlands.

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Lampard has already been linked with one Premier League club in recent months, with Crystal Palace said to be considering the 47-year-old as they begin their search for a replacement for Oliver Glasner, who will depart Selhurst Park at the end of the season.

However, another top flight vacancy is set to open up this summer, with Andoni Iraola announcing on Tuesday that he will leave Bournemouth when his contract expires, and that could be bad news for Coventry.

While there is still over a month of the Premier League season remaining, speculation is already gathering pace about Iraola's potential successor at the Vitality Stadium, and Lampard is believed to be one of the names on the Cherries' list of targets.

Thankfully for the Sky Blues, it seems there are plenty of other potential contenders for the job, including ex-Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig boss Marco Rose, Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna and Rayo Vallecano boss Inigo Perez.

Even if Bournemouth were to make a formal approach for Lampard, Coventry would be in a far stronger position to hold on to him as a fellow Premier League club, and they would be hopeful that he would show some loyalty to them, particularly given the strong connection he has built with the fanbase over the past 18 months.

However, while it would no doubt be an incredibly tough decision to walk away from the Sky Blues, Lampard may find the opportunity to manage the Cherries too difficult to turn down.

Frank Lampard may have sentimental reason to swap Coventry City for Bournemouth

Iraola's impressive three-year reign has established Bournemouth as a Premier League club, and they now set their sights on a potential European push each season, rather than worrying about the prospect of relegation.

The Spaniard is certainly leaving a strong foundation for his successor to build upon at the Vitality Stadium, and the fact that the Cherries have drawn 15 of their 32 league games this season, losing just seven, suggests that, with some slight tweaks and improved finishing in front of goal, they could be a serious force as they continue to grow.

With that context in mind, Bournemouth will be an extremely appealing job for many managers, but as well as the football factors, Lampard may have an emotional reason to want to take charge of the South Coast outfit.

Lampard's uncle, Harry Redknapp, began his illustrious managerial career with the Cherries, spending nine years at the helm between 1983 and 1992, while he has returned to the club in an advisory role on two occasions since.

Redknapp's son, Jamie, is also believed to be close to many figures at Bournemouth, so Lampard's family ties to the club could have an influence on his decision over his future if he was offered the chance to replace Iraola.

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