Frank Lampard must use his Chelsea connection to ensure Coventry City beat Ipswich Town to striker
Coventry City have had a productive start to the window, with Miguel Angel Brau and Kaine Kesler-Hayden already through the door.
Frank Lampard’s appointment sparked a major turnaround last season, with the Sky Blues reaching the play-offs before losing to Sunderland in the semi-final in heartbreaking fashion, so it’s fair to say that major surgery isn’t required in this window.
However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t problems that need to be addressed, and bringing in a striker should be a priority for Lampard.
Coventry City lacked a clinical striker during 2024/25 promotion push
With Ellis Simms, Haji Wright, Brandon Thomas-Asante and Norman Bassette all on the books, it might seem strange to say a striker is required.
However, Wright was the only player to hit double figures last season, and the USA international is frustrating at times, even if he does have quality.
| Coventry City Top Championship Scorers 24/25 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Goals | |||
| Haji Wright | 12 | |||
| Jack Rudoni | 9 | |||
| Victor Torp | 6 | |||
| Ellis Simms | 6 | |||
| Ephron Mason-Clark | 5 | |||
| Bobby Thomas | 5 | |||
Lampard’s reluctance to use Simms during the play-off semi-final spoke volumes, whilst Thomas-Asante hasn’t convinced and Bassette is still young and learning.
So, whilst it’s not a case of going out and signing anyone, if a clear upgrade becomes available, it’s something that Coventry should pursue.
Frank Lampard must try and bring Marc Guiu to Coventry City ahead of Ipswich Town
And, it’s fair to say that Chelsea striker Marc Guiu would fall into that category, with the 19-year-old believed to be a target for Ipswich Town.
The Spain youth international scored on his debut for Barcelona, has found the net in the Champions League for the Catalan giants, and scored six in nine for Chelsea as they won the Conference League.
That shows the pedigree of Guiu, and anyone who has seen him play will recognise his quality.
He is a typical striker in how he looks to play on the last man, he will run in behind, and he has a great ability to find space in the box.
You can see why Ipswich want Guiu, and there would be an expectation that he could flourish in a side that will create chances and look to dominate in the Championship.
But, Coventry have the same aims. After that play-off near miss, the objective will be to win promotion, and Lampard has built a team that plays stylish, attacking football.
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