Frank Lampard tipped for impactful Premier League job amid Chelsea legend's links to Roma

Jeff Stelling believes there could be an ideal job in the Premier League for Frank Lampard.

talkSPORT breakfast presenter suggests West Ham as possible destination for Chelsea legend, if the current boss Julen Lopetegui get the sack.

Lopetegui only joined the Hammers this summer, replacing David Moyesbut is under enormous pressure after a slow start to the season.

talkSPORT understands that Lopetegui retains the immediate backing of the West Ham board, but they are aware that results must improve.

However, Lampard may not be available for long as he has been linked with the Roma job.

The 46-year-old has been out of work since his time as Chelsea interim manager in 2023 and was previously in charge of Derby. Evertonand a permanent stay at the Blues.

West Ham host Everton at the London Stadium on Saturday in a big clash that could be decisive for Lopetegui.

West Ham fan Jim texted the Breakfast show to say: “How long will it take them to talk about Moyes? We should wish we still had it.

“Of course not, he had to leave but the board found a cheap replacement. “Potter is available and we have to get him before Palace or Wolves do.”

In response, Stelling said: “I didn't mention Moyes at all. I'm going to mention someone who might divide opinions.

“Is it time, if Lopetegui leaves, for West Ham to bring Frank Lampard home? Just a thought.

“He is available. He has been mentioned in relation to the Roma job, but West Ham would be ideal for him.

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“I know there is a man on site at the moment, but at the moment it is just a speculative suggestion.”

The suggestion did not go down well with Hammers fans, who did not agree with Stelling's suggestion.

Del, the West Ham fan, said: “Frank was a fantastic footballer but not a great manager. How about Harry in charge and Frank your number two?

Another Hammers fan added: “Ally, tell Jeff Halloween is over so he can get rid of the horns and tail now. “The little devil.”

Meanwhile, Spurs fan Martin said: “Frank is perfect for West Ham, he will take them back to the Championship where they belong.”

Lampard came through the West Ham academy but never got on with the majority of supporters there, many of whom believed he was there thanks to his father, Frank Sr, a former player and assistant to boss Harry Redknapp at the time.

He joined Chelsea for £11 million in 2001 and received a hostile reception each time he returned to Upton Park as a player.

Redknapp, in a now famous response to a fan, predicted that Lampard Jr would be remembered as a great footballer. He was right to win multiple Premier League and Champions League titles, as well as playing over 100 times for England.