And it is this praise which Rooney lavished on Derby County youngster - and reported Chelsea transfer target - Max Bird last month. Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is reportedly closing in on completing the signing of Derby County midfield starlet Max Bird.

Chelsea are reportedly in pole position to secure the signing of Derby youngster Max Bird, a player boss Frank Lampard knows well from his time at the club. Chelsea are in the driving seat to sign Derby midfielder Max Bird this summer according to TodoFichajes.. Frank Lampard worked with Bird when … Max Bird is the latest product from Derby County’s conveyor belt of talent. Max Bird to Chelsea. Max Bird: Chelsea close to sealing transfer deal for Derby County midfielder. This is why Max Bird would be perfect for Chelsea FC - YouTube He keeps it simple and defends well,” the former England captain told the Derby Telegraph. #Bird #ChelseaFC #derby The details of the transfer was reported by British newspaper, Daily Mail on Saturday. Max Bird is being monitored by Chelsea, according to Football Insider; the hard-working youngster has put in some impressive performances this season.. Derby County have undergone a renaissance under manager Phillip Cocu this season.. Chelsea FC are in pole position to sign highly-rated Derby County teenager Max Bird, according to a report in Spain. Premier league side Chelsea is reportedly close to agreeing a deal that will see the youngster move to Stamford Bridge. Lampard handed Bird … Spanish website TodoFichajes, as quoted by the Daily Mail, is … Derby County youngster Max Bird is being linked with a move to Chelsea. 7.

In the past 18 months, Louie Sibley, Jayden Bogle, Jason Knight and Bird have made their debuts under the watch of Coach Phillip Cocu. Chelsea . Chelsea Fc Plans to Sign the Derby Midfielder, Max bird after being relieved of their international barn few months ago. Chelsea are 'very close' to completing their second summer signing, reports claim. Chelseaare in the driving seat to sign Derby midfielder Max Bird this summer according to TodoFichajes. "He gets the ball and moves it on. Chelsea's stance on Max Bird deal as Frank Lampard devises summer transfer plan The Blues have been linked with a move for the 19-year-old from Lampard's former club, Derby County (Image: Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images) Sign up to FREE email alerts from Football London - Chelsea Despite not hitting the heady heights of last season’s play-off final run, the Rams have optimism of a different kind. Chelsea are reportedly in the driving seat when it comes to the pursuit of Max Bird, with Frank Lampard confident of landing the Derby County youngster. Chelsea will need to pay £5 million to secure the transfer of 19-year-old Max Bird from Derby County, Wayne Veysey from Football Insider reports.. Blues boss Frank Lampard, and assistant Jody Morris, worked with Bird at Derby last season.The pair now want to bring the youngster to Stamford Bridge this summer. Chelsea Close in On Max Bird Signing Hot Prospect Chelsea are reportedly planning a summer move for Derby County midfielder Max Bird.. Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is reportedly close to completing his second summer signing with a bid of £4.8million to sign Max Bird from Derby. Max Bird came through Derby County academy after joining the club in 2017. “He is getting better every week and is a joy to play with." Soon after, he received his senior breakthrough at Derby under their former manager Frank Lampard, making his debut for the first team against Barnsley in the EFL Cup on 12 September 2017 at the age 16 and went on to make seven more appearances under the current Chelsea manager. Bird, also 19, has lined up in 12 of the last 13 Championship matches and he has looked at home. Chelsea fans have been giving their verdict on the rumour linking Derby County ’s Max Bird with a summer transfer. CHELSEA are reportedly closing in on the signing of Derby starlet Max Bird in a £4.8million deal. The same can be said for Max Bird this season.