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title: "Chelsea: Kevin Phillips praises Frank Lampard’s eye for business"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Georgia Goulding"
section: "Chelsea Football Club"
published: "2020-08-28T19:10:48Z"
modified: "2020-08-28T19:10:48Z"
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# Chelsea: Kevin Phillips praises Frank Lampard’s eye for business

**Chelsea are leading the line when it comes to making summer signings after welcoming Ben Chilwell to Stamford Bridge.**

The former Leicester defender joins the likes of Timo Werner and [Thiago Silva](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2020/08/28/thiago-silva-moves-from-paris-to-london) through the door this window. Frank Lampard is certainly not holding back in his mission to transform Chelsea into a title-winning side.

Kevin Phillips is amongst those in awe of Lampard’s lavish summer spending spree. Speaking to [Football Insider,](https://www.footballinsider247.com/great-signing-exclusive-phillips-reacts-as-chelsea-agree-terms-of-latest-blockbuster-deal/) the former Sunderland man has waxed lyrical over the appointment of Chilwell.

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“I think it is a good price for a young, talented England full-back,” he said. “He has got years and years ahead of him. I think it is smart business from Chelsea. Frank Lampard will have been delighted to have got him through the door.”

The Blues [secured the deal for £50million](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53913585) after weeks of ongoing talks with Leicester. Brendan Rodgers was eager to keep hold of the 23-year-old but with Roman Abramovich backing Lampard’s decision, Chelsea talked too sweet a deal for the Foxes boss to ignore.

Chilwell will likely replace Marcos Alonso, who has been rumoured to be leaving Stamford Bridge. The Spaniard has been [linked with Newcastle](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours/chelsea-marcos-alonso-newcastle-takeover-transfer-list/) and several other clubs ahead of the upcoming season.

“Knowing the kid, having worked with him, he has a fantastic attitude both on and off the pitch,” Phillips continued. “It is a great signing and I am really looking forward to seeing him settle in at Chelsea and play well.”

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The England international looks like he will fit the bill under Lampard, who has been successful in nurturing young talent during his debut season at the hilt. Tammy Abraham and [Mason Mount](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours/mason-mount-profile/) have both become regular first team players and Chilwell could be part of his next big project.

***Are you happy with Chelsea’s transfer window so far? Join the conversation in the comments below!***