Frank Lampard eyeing Chelsea return

Chelsea Legend Frank Lampard says he would love to return to Stamford Bridge as a player, although the former England midfielder plans to spend plenty of time at Stamford Bridge even if he is not offered a deal. 

The Blues' all-time leading goalscorer is considering his options after his contract expired with MLS side New York City. 

Speaking alongside Blues captain John Terry on Soccer AM, Lampard said: 

"Myself and John are Chelsea through and through so whatever happens, in some capacity I will be at Chelsea. 

"Whether it's with my season ticket, watching them, I don't know yet, I'll have very close contact. Whether I'll have the role (as a player), it's not all in my hands so I can't go any further on that 

"I'm very relaxed about it, which is a nice place to be. If the right thing comes, I'll take it. Obviously Chelsea, I'd love that, but it doesn't work that way always." 

Lampard, who scored 211 Chelsea goals during a 13-year spell, left west London in the summer of 2014 and joined Premier League rivals Manchester City on a sixth-month deal. The 38-year-old then spent two seasons in New York before becoming a free agent last month.