The board set to back Frank Lampard during the summer transfer window, with the Blues willing to spend big to strengthen the squad.
According to Standard Sport, Chelsea are ready to smash our transfer record to beat Manchester United to the signing of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho.
However, With Pedro and Willian approaching the end of their contracts, signing a winger is a priority for Lampard this summer.
Lampard sees Sancho as the closest player to replacing Eden Hazard at Chelsea and the report claims the Blues aren’t put off by Dortmund’s £120 million valuation of Sancho.
Rivals Manchester United are keen on signing the 19 year old winger this summer but the Blues are keen to beat the Red Devils to Sancho’s signature by breaking the club’s transfer record, which is currently held by Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Should Chelsea spend £120 million to sign Jadon Sancho?