Frank Lampard has conceded Derby loanee Mason Mount could join RB Leipzig this summer but believes the Chelsea youngster will be a "big player" for the Blues in the future.

The 20-year-old has impressed during his loan spell at Pride Park, scoring five goals and registering four assists in 27 Championship appearances.

His performances have reportedly caught the eye of Bundesliga outfit Leipzig, who have recruited English talents such as Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal and Everton's Ademola Lookman on loan in recent years.

The central midfielder has two years left on his contract at Stamford Bridge but with first-team football likely to be limited, he has been tipped to search for a regular first-team spot.

When asked if Leipzig's interest could see Mount join Jadon Sancho in leaving for the Bundesliga, Lampard said: “That’s his call.

“It depends how Chelsea see it and how he sees it. It depends what is the best plan for him.

"What we can say is that the year he’s had – he’s had a great year which has put him one big step up the ladder."

Academy graduates Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Callum Hudson-Odoi have both broken into the Blues' first team under Maurizio Sarri this season and Lampard believes Mount could be next in line.

“I think he can be a top player," he added. "I know that’s a broad statement, he’s already been in an England squad but I believe he’ll go back to Chelsea and be a big player for Chelsea. I know that’s his dream.

“He’ll play for his country I hope, because he has all the attributes on and off the pitch.

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"He’s a delight to work with, as all the players have been this season.”