City seek Lampard loan extension

: “When all the things about Frank are clear we can talk more about that – but of course I want him to stay until the end of the season.”

Manchester City appear to be in a race against time to re-sign Frank Lampard for their New Year’s Day clash against Sunderland.

At a confusing press conference, manager Manuel Pellegrini claimed the former England midfielder could play in the clash at the Etihad Stadium but admitted a deal had not yet been completed.