Chelsea man wanted for ‘reunion’ with Frank Lampard at Everton

Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour is wanted by Everton, according to reports.

The Blues’ youngster has slipped down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge.

He spent last season on loan at Norwich City but struggled to make an impact with the Canaries as they were relegated from the Premier League.

talkSPORT report that former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is ‘keen’ on a ‘reunion’ with the Scotland international at Goodison Park this summer in a bid to hand the 21-year-old a second chance on loan.

Chelsea outgoing?

Chelsea signed Gilmour back in 2017 from Rangers and he has made 22 appearances for their first-team since making the move down to London from Glasgow.

His chances of getting game time under Thomas Tuchel next term are slim due to the abundance of players they have in their squad in his position.

Therefore, a loan move to Everton to get some more experience under his belt wouldn’t be a bad move for him.

He would be guaranteed more minutes on Merseyside and would be playing under a manager he already knows.

His time at Norwich didn’t go to plan but he will now feel he has a point to prove wherever he goes next.

Pre-season update

Chelsea were beaten 5-3 on penalties by Charlotte FC last night.

The team are currently away in America on pre-season and took the lead through USA international Christian Pulisic.

However, their opponents levelled in stoppage time at the end of the game and ended up winning the tie.