‌England Under-21 winger Esse starred in the second tier with Millwall, earning him a £14.5million move to Crystal Palace last January. Things haven't been quite as straightforward for him at Selhurst Park, though, and he has played just twice in the league this season. However, talks have been opened and Lampard is said to be hopeful of wrapping things up sooner rather than later. ‌Coventry sit eight points at the top in the Championship, having lost just three of their 25 league games so far. I don't think any team in this league goes win, win, win and carries on like that."

Source: Daily Mirror January 02, 2026 17:58 UTC