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Frank Lampard transfer claim as Coventry City battle for one of Brazil’s ‘greatest young talents’

The Sky Blues have already made two signings so far this summer

Coventry City have been linked with a Brazilian defender.

The Sky Blues have already made two signings so far this summer, both in defence.

Frank Lampard has brought Spanish left-back Miguel Angel Brau and right-back Kaine Kesler-Hayden to the CBS Arena, landing Brau on a free transfer after his contract at Granada expired and paying Premier League Aston Villa an undisclosed fee for Kesler-Hayden.

Coventry are now said to be targeting another player to bolster their backline in RWD Molenbeek defender David Sousa.

Football League World claim the Sky Blues have joined a five-club race for the 23-year-old centre-back, battling with Championship rivals Derby County, Middlesbrough, QPR and Swansea City.

Swansea are said to have seen a €1m bid rejected by the Belgian club for the player, who has also played for Botafogo and Cercle Brugge and was once described as “one of the greatest young Brazilian talents”.

Lampard has made it clear he is already happy with the club’s summer transfer business so far.

Addressing the Kesler-Hayden signing, he said: “I’m delighted to welcome Kaine to the football club, I’m very excited to work with him. Having met Kaine I was really impressed with his ambition and desire to play for Coventry City.

“His qualities will fit in with the way we want to play, he is a young player and his defensive and attacking attributes will help to strengthen the squad.”

Frank Lampard decides final test as Coventry City confirm another pre-season friendly

The Sky Blues will face Bundesliga opposition before the Championship season begins

Coventry City have confirmed another pre-season friendly.

The Sky Blues will host FC St Pauli at the CBS Arena next month.

Frank Lampard’s side will tackle the Bundesliga side on Saturday, August 2 (3.30pm).

It will be their final pre-season fixture before the Sky Blues begin the new Championship season against Hull City on Saturday, August 9.

Coventry will also face Real Betis on home soil during pre-season, with the Spanish side coming to the CBS Arena on Wednesday, July 30.

And they will also play Bristol Rovers away on Wednesday, July 23.

It’s likely City will also play a behind closed doors match during their annual warm weather training camp abroad, although no details have been given as to where the club are going this year.

Lampard’s squad reported back for pre-season training on Tuesday as preparations began for the season ahead.

Among those at City’s training ground were the club’s first summer signing, Spanish left-back Miguel Angel Brau, as well as the club’s second summer capture, Kaine Kesler-Hayden.