Frank Lampard about to heap misery on Leeds in latest Coventry transfer move
Frank Lampard is about to be presented with a golden opportunity to get one over Leeds United once again.
The Coventry City boss has been a hated figure among the Whites faithful ever since the original spygate scandal that occurred while he was in charge of Derby County.
Lampard's Rams accused Marcelo Bielsa and Co. of spying on their training session ahead of their Championship play-off campaign, and then dumped Bielsa's side out in the semi-finals.
The 47-year-old is chasing a move for Juventus striker Lois Openda this summer, a man who Leeds also have their eye on, and now appears to be in the box seat.
The Italian giants are trying to move the Belgian on this summer, and a move to the Premier League could be beckoning for him.
Newcomers Coventry are ready to go toe to toe with the Whites in the market, and they have just received huge encouragement that they could win the race.
Juventus keen to strike Lois Openda deal with Coventry
A new striker has been earmarked as a top priority behind the scenes at Elland Road, with further support needed for Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
They have had Openda in their sights in recent weeks, but they now appear to have been forced towards the back of the queue.
Turin-based outlet Tutto Sport have now suggested that Juventus "hope" to strike a loan-to-buy deal with either Coventry, Lens or Rennes to get Openda off their books.
The prestige of the Premier League appears to have attracted Openda towards a move away in recent months, but Leeds are no longer in a position to benefit.
Lampard has been a nemesis for them ever since that spying saga, and they could now be about to taste a similar feeling of defeat to him once again.
His Coventry side desperately need additions to stay if they are to stay in the top flight, and beating a club of Leeds' stature to a deal would be a major tick against their name.
Wilson Isidor open to Leeds move
With their move for Openda looking increasingly unlikely, Leeds must now turn their attention towards the other striker targets on their list.
Wilson Isidor is a man who has earned plenty of admirers at Elland Road since he joined Sunderland back in 2024, and has emerged as another option for Daniel Farke and Co.
Former Sunderland chief scout Mick Brown recently told Football Insider that the Haiti international will be allowed to leave the Stadium of Light this summer, amid the ongoing interest from Leeds.
Brown added that the player himself would be open to the idea of a move to West Yorkshire, but would likely also have options availa