‘Chelsea need a big guy, their own version of Van Dijk’ – Leboeuf urges Lampard to sign defender this summer

The former Blues centre-half is not convinced by the options currently at Stamford Bridge and wants to see transfer funds invested in that area

Chelsea need bring in their own version of Virgil van Dijk, says Frank Leboeuf, with Frank Lampard being urged to land a “big guy” at the back in the summer transfer window.

The Blues have already starting investing heavily on fresh faces, with deals tied up for Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech.

There is the promise of more business to come at Stamford Bridge, with Roman Abramovich prepared to bankroll further signings on the back of a top-four finish and Champions League football being secured.