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- The Athletic, a reliable source for information, have revealed that an inside source told them Lampard only asked for the Chilwell signing.
- 5 of the other 6 big-name signings in the summer were decisions taken by the board.
- Chelsea signed Timo Werner, Kai Havertz, Thiago Silva, Edouard Mendy, and Hakim Ziyech alongside the left-back Chilwell.
- Malang Sarr was also signed but not seen as a first-team player this season and was sent out on loan immediately.
- The Athletic also report that Lampard wanted more purchases in defence - including Declan Rice of West Ham and James Tarkowski of Burnley.
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