Sense seems to be prevailing in the mindset of Chelsea's decision makers as there are now gossip of Chelsea talking to retaining Lampard.
Lampard's late penalty in the FA Cup was his 194th goal for the club, moving him second on the all-time Chelsea goalscorers list [Getty Images]
Lampard who has given 12 best years of his professional life has not been shown any green light of re-contracting as his present contract with the Blues is about to come to an end.
Lampard is alread said to be having plans of joining Italian Serie A.
Chelsea fans, who are already very hostile about the conduct of the interim manager Rafa, have grown increasingly angry that the club were apparently willing to let him leave without any dialogue.
Chelsea fans chanted 'Sign him up, sign him up' after Lampard's goal but manager Rafa Benitez says he is powerless to intervene as it is beyond his remit as interim boss.
However as of now, Lampard's future remains clouded by uncertainty and hangs on the whim of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, he is continuing to embroider his legend at the club.
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