Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is performing a U-turn and offering Frank Lampard a new contract. The Daily Mail says Lampard, who scored the winner for England in last night's 2-1 victory over Brazil, had been told he could leave Chelsea at the end of the season.

Incredibly, Chelsea made their move for the fans' favourite last week and talks about him staying are at a preliminary stage.

Sources at Stamford Bridge insisted this morning that the talks were 'positive' and the club will formalise the fresh talks with a firm offer.

The precise terms of the new deal for Lampard, 34, have yet to be discussed, but the initial meeting with Chelsea has taken place.