This archive report was first published on 11 December 2019.
Published on December 11, 2019, Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has hinted that he may dip into the transfer market next month to bolster his team's attacking options.
Following the club's reduction of their Fifa-imposed transfer ban by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, Chelsea is now free to sign players again.
Chelsea secured their place in the Champions League last 16 with a 2-1 win over Lille, courtesy of goals from Tammy Abraham and Cesar Azpilicueta.
However, Lampard expressed concern over his team's poor chance-conversion rate, which has been a recurring issue in recent matches.
Despite a run of just one win from five matches in all competitions, Lampard remains calm about the transfer window, stating that he will consider his options to strengthen the team.
"I will look at all areas of the team but I think it was quite clear in the summer that you lose Eden Hazard, who was a huge part of scoring or creating our goals last season and the season before that," Lampard said.
"I think we've found ways as a team where we can still be competitive. We've shown that in the league and now the Champions League.
"But going forward if we're looking at if we can get even better. Can we get better in forward areas to help competition to help the idea of being more clinical, then I think we'll always look at that."
"We are improving and even the little bumps during the last two weeks are part of the process and we don't see so much in January that you can do great business," Lampard said.
