Close to Chelsea move, Lampard misses training with Derby

DERBY, England (AP) — Frank Lampard is edging closer to becoming Chelsea manager.
Lampard’s current team, Derby, says the former England midfielder has been excused from reporting back for preseason training on Monday and Tuesday “to allow his discussions regarding a potential move to Chelsea to be concluded as soon as possible.”
Lampard began talks last week with Chelsea, where he is the record scorer with 211 goals. He won three Premier League titles at Stamford Bridge