Overview
- At his pre-match press conference, Frank Lampard told supporters not to worry about speculation over his future and said he is focused on Coventry.
- The manager, who spoke on Thursday on talkSPORT, said the club faces a big step up and he expects a busy window to strengthen the squad.
- Promotion activated a clause that turns Brentford loanee Frank Onyeka into a permanent signing, giving Coventry their first confirmed addition.
- The Evening Standard reports Coventry are preparing a bid to sign Brighton loanee Carl Rushworth permanently, with the goalkeeper keen to stay and Newcastle previously scouting him.
- Owner Doug King confirmed the loan contained no purchase option and said the club had tried to buy Rushworth, while talks over Lampard’s contract are planned as Coventry build without parachute payments.