Manuel Pellegrini has made it clear to Manchester City's board he wants Frank Lampard to stay. Lampard is due to join New York City FC early in 2015 as the new MLS side prepared for their debut season, but the Chelsea legend has been a big hit since his arrived at City in a shock move last summer.

But Pellegrini says: "I hope Frank's situation will be resolved in the next days.

"I think that what is better for the club is better for all the clubs involved.

"I said in the beginning it will be during December that we are going to have the last decision. I repeat Frank is very important for our team so I hope he will stay here."