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Frank Lampard and his coaching staff are due back in Derby this weekend ahead of the start of pre-season training next week, DerbyshireLive understands.

Uncertainty remains over Lampard's future as Derby boss as he is odds-on favourite to be Chelsea's new manager.

Earlier this week, Derby gave Chelsea permission to speak to the 41-year-old about the position at Stamford Bridge, which has been vacant since Maurizio Sarri departed to join Juventus.

Lampard is expected to return to his former club but there has been no further update on the situation.

Unless there are further developments, it will be business as usual at Derby after Lampard returns from holiday.

Lampard - who has two years to run on his contract - and his staff will be planning for when the Rams players report back for pre-season training on Monday (July 1).

Chelsea are thought to be due back for pre-season next Friday (July 5).