Manchester United Told To Forget About Chelsea Legend

Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has reiterated his stance on the Frank Lampard transfer story, stating that the England international is very much in his plans, and remains one of their integral squad members at Stamford Bridge, squashing possibilities of a move away from London.

Lampard has been an integral part of the Blues squad over the past decade, but the recent recruit of young manager Villas-Boas fueled rumors of Lampard’s potential departure, but the Portuguese boss remains confident in the player’s skill and presence in the side. Recent rumors about Manchester United boss – Sir Alex Ferguson’s interest in the player forced Villas-Boas to make a statement, and he confirmed the news again this morning.

In a local interview, Villas-Boas said, “Frank is a player who is not available at any price,”

“First, he’s not in and out in rotation. There is no such thing. We decide on an XI who are strong for any game and that can help us in the strategy to win the game.

“Every player wants to find that consistency and playing times.

“Frank, with the player he is and the history he represents, wants to be involved all the time, but every player is competing for a place.

“I’ve said the same all season, even when Frank had more playing time and others didn’t.