Chelsea will watch Hakim Ziyech for the remainder of the season after failing with a bid to land the Ajax winger in January, as head coach Frank Lampard plans a summer shake-up of his squad.

Ziyech was the subject of an approach from Chelsea in the last transfer window, but Ajax were adamant he had to see out the season in Holland after signing a new contract in August.

Ajax are, however, braced for new bids in the summer when they accept it will be far harder to keep the 26-year-old.

Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard was frustrated not to be able to add Ziyech to his attacking options last month, but could recommend a new move for the player if he continues to impress.

Jadon Sancho is also on Chelsea’s radar, but his £100 million-plus price tag and the intense competition for his signature from the likes of Manchester United, potentially make Ziyech an easier signing.

It is thought Ziyech would cost around £42m, which would leave Lampard plenty of cash to also pursue Leicester City left-back Ben Chilwell, a striker and potentially a central defender. Chelsea will also consider their goalkeeping options for the summer.

Lampard has spoken of wanting to add experience to his young squad and Ziyech, who turns 27 next month and has played 32 times for Morocco, would provide that.