Lampard to sign long-term Coventry contract after ending 25-year Premier League absence

Frank Lampard is close to signing a lucrative long-term contract extension with Coventry City after ending the club's 25-year absence from the Premier League by securing the Championship title last season. The former England midfielder has transformed the West Midlands side since his arrival.

The Sky Blues are in advanced negotiations to secure his future. Lampard led them to the second-tier trophy with an impressive 95 points, and with just over a year remaining on his current deal the new contract would provide a significant structural boost ahead of the top-flight return.

Private talks between the manager and owner Doug King have shifted toward a survival blueprint, with Lampard identifying targets who can cope with the Premier League's demands. The club intends to mirror the aggressive financial backing that helped recently promoted sides such as Nottingham Forest and Sunderland flourish.

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