Report: Chelsea player is now keen to join Lampard at Everton, bid could be incoming

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Everton are reportedly ready to step up their interest in trying to sign Chelsea player Billy Gilmour on loan.

According to talkSPORT, Toffees manager Frank Lampard will now ramp up plans to sign the 21-year-old ahead of the new season.

It is understood the Merseyside club are in short supply of transfer funds, but Lampard has been given the green light to try complete a raid on his ex-club.

The report adds Blues youngster Gilmour is actually keen to reunite with Lampard, who previously coached him at Stamford Bridge.

It definitely sounds like a loan bid may be incoming soon.

Everton step up Gilmour interest

Gilmour, who had an underwhelming loan last season at Norwich City, is being targeted again this summer for another loan transfer.

The central midfielder has shown in the past during 22 first-team games for Chelsea his potential. However, he’s struggling to force his way into Thomas Tuchel’s plans and was dropped from the current tour party in pre-season.

It’s obvious he needs something to happen to shift a change in momentum.

The Scotland international is still only a youngster that many are excited to watch develop. For instance, Ally McCoist explained only a few months ago he thinks he’s going to develop into a “top player”.

Great move for all parties

In fairness, this is a loan deal that looks like a no-brainer for everyone involved.

First of all, Everton would be getting a player in Gilmour that can improve their squad if he plays anywhere near his best.

The deep-lying midfield playmaker has shown numerous times he can effect games on the highest level, so it’s just about finding a confidence and belief to repeat that over and over again.

Meanwhile, Gilmour reuniting with a familiar face in Lampard to get back on track should be a bonus.

Finally, Chelsea won’t be giving up on the midfielder if he goes on loan for another year and can hope he’s more ready to impress Tuchel next summer.

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