Overview
- Owner Doug King is reported to be preparing a significant January budget to reinforce Frank Lampard’s squad, according to coverage of a Guardian report.
- Lampard wants additions out wide and cover in central midfield, with Jack Rudoni’s fitness flagged as a concern and only Tatsuhiro Sakamoto and Ephron Mason-Clark recognized as natural wingers.
- Coventry remain clear at the top of the table, eight points ahead of second-place Middlesbrough and 10 ahead of Ipswich after the recent defeat to the Tractor Boys.
- The club is considering offering Lampard a new deal despite his contract running to 2027, with reports noting outside Premier League interest in the manager, including links to West Ham.
- Reports also highlight interest in striker Haji Wright from Besiktas and Leeds, while injuries to key players have increased the urgency to add depth during the window.