Chelsea Rivals Arsenal target Frank Lampard swoop

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has decided that he needs to add experience to his young side, and has turned his attentions to England international Frank Lampard.

is in the final year of his contract and ­Chelsea’s new boss Rafa Benitez has revealed that Lampard will be free to leave at the end of the season.

Wenger, who has specialised in the recruitment of emerging young players, has instructed his staff to find some tried and trusted players to bolster emerging young stars such as Jack Wilshere and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Benitez will be happy to keep Lampard until next June when his deal expires and he can leave on a free transfer.

Lampard has been absent through injury since Benitez arrived at Stamford Bridge but the interim boss hopes the veteran will be fit for the must-win Champions League clash with Nordsjaelland on Wednesday.

Lampard has been linked with a move to LA Galaxy and could also be a target for QPR if they fail to recruit David Beckham, but would prefer to stay in Europe.

It is yet to be seen whether Arsene will make a bid in January or try to sign the Chelsea legend on a free in the summer.

Lampard has been hailed as one of the fittest, most dedicated players in the Premier League despite currently missing out through injury.

I refuse to accept that Frank would play for such a big rival of ours, but if that is where he chooses to play, I for one will still love Franky, and would clap him whenever he set foot on Stamford Bridge. Chelsea through and through.