Frank Lampard will not allow the outright sale of Ross Barkley to Aston Villa.

The Chelsea manager requires the services of the former Everton man and wants him at Stamford Bridge as soon as his loan move at Aston Villa is over.

The 26-year-old had reduced minutes at Chelsea and was allowed to go on a season loan following the arrivals of Hakim Ziyech, Timo Werner, Kai

Havertz and a few others. Lampard seems to have plenty of options in midfield and desired to permit the Englishman to experience a season loan at the Villa Park.

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He made a speedy effect via scoring in Aston Villa’s 7-2 demolition of Liverpool at home before securing a win in opposition to Leicester.

Dean Smith has made enquiries to acquire Barkley on permanent basis however Chelsea are not interested to sell the player as he still has three years on his agreement after signing a five-and-a-half of-12 months’ contract with the Blues.

His link-up with Jack Grealish and Ollie Watkins is the drive behind Aston Villa’s run within the League, having won 5 out of 8 matches and lies seventh on the League table.

90min reveals that Lampard has advised the midfielder he keeps a future at Stamford Bridge after his dazzling performance.