Frank Lampard is allowed to sign players for Chelsea for the first timeChelsea will try to replace the goalscoring and creativity of Eden Hazard in the January transfer window, says boss Frank Lampard. The Blues discovered last week that their two-window transfer ban has been halved, meaning they can sign players next month. Lampard was speaking after his side beat Lille 2-1 to reach the Champions League last 16. Chelsea are fourth in the Premier League and finished second in their Champions League group behind Valencia - conceding 33 goals in 22 games in those competitions so far. Chelsea would be able to sign players who have played in the Champions League this season after Uefa changed its rules last year to stop players being cup-tied.

Source: BBC December 11, 2019 00:11 UTC