January 5th 2025.
Frank Lampard took over as the manager of Coventry in November, hoping to bring a change of fortune to the struggling team. The former Chelsea and England legend's return to the dugout has been eventful so far, with the team winning three, drawing three, and losing three matches. Most recently, they suffered a 2-1 defeat at Norwich despite leading until injury time. As a result, Coventry has slipped to 15th place in the Championship table, with only six points separating them from the relegation zone. In order to improve the team's performance, Lampard is eager to make some moves in the transfer market.
According to reports, Lampard's first major target is a former Arsenal star with years of experience in the Premier League. The Sun has revealed that Lampard is trying to persuade Rob Holding to leave Crystal Palace and join Coventry in January. Holding had spent seven successful years at Arsenal, winning two FA Cups, before moving to Palace in 2022 for just £1million. However, his time at the club has been plagued by injury issues and a lack of playing time, with him only making one appearance for the team.
Despite his current struggles, Holding is still a highly sought-after player and Lampard sees him as a valuable addition to his team. It is reported that Coventry is looking to sign Holding on loan until the end of the season, although a permanent transfer would be preferred by both the player and Palace. If the deal goes through, Holding would have the opportunity to revive his career at the CBS Arena and end his torrid time at Selhurst Park.
Meanwhile, Palace has not been affected by Holding's exile, as they have a strong squad of center-backs including Chelsea loanee Trevoh Chalobah. Coventry's next match is against Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup third round, and it remains to be seen if Holding will be a part of the team by then. Regardless, Lampard is determined to strengthen his team and turn their fortunes around. With his experience and determination, he is ready to take on any challenges that come his way.
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