Frank Lampard pushes Coventry to secure Amenda medical signing

Frank Lampard confirmed on 3 July that Coventry City will take Swiss centre‑back Aurele Amenda to a medical, following the club’s acceptance of a £17 million bid from Eintracht Frankfurt. The former Chelsea star, now manager, sees the defender as a vital upgrade ahead of the Sky Blues’ Premier League return.

Sources told Football Insider that Coventry City agreed a deal with Frankfurt on 2 July, allowing Amenda to travel to the Hill Dickinson Stadium for his medical the next day. The 24‑year‑old has featured for Switzerland at the World Cup, although he has not yet played in the tournament. His 29 appearances for Frankfurt last season, including 15 starts in the Bundesliga’s final 18 games, convinced Lampard’s scouting team that he could strengthen the back line.

Lampard’s side clinched the Championship title and promotion last season, but the manager warned that the step up to the Premier League demands depth in defence. In interviews earlier this month, Lampard said the club needed a “quality centre‑back who can also cover at right‑back”. Amenda’s versatility matches that brief, offering a potential solution to the defensive frailties that saw Coventry concede 58 goals in the Championship.

The Sky Blues have already identified two other priority areas: a permanent deal for goalkeeper Carl Rushworth and a possible acquisition of Everton’s Mark Travers, who carries a release clause. Adding Amenda could allow Lampard to rotate his back four without sacrificing stability. If the medical goes smoothly, the transfer is expected to be completed before the summer window closes on 31 August.

Assuming the medical is passed, Amenda will sign a contract running until 2029, three years longer than his current deal with Frankfurt. Coventry will then focus on integrating him during pre‑season, with a friendly against a top‑flight side scheduled for mid‑August. Lampard hinted that the defender could be ready for the opening league fixture on 12 August, when Coventry face Liverpool at Anfield.

The move underscores Lampard’s ambition to build a squad capable of staying up. By securing a proven Bundesliga defender, the former England midfielder hopes to avoid the typical rookie‑season struggle that many promoted clubs endure. Fans will be watching the medical closely, as a successful outcome could signal a turning point in Coventry’s Premier League campaign.