Lampard should be given everything he asks for because:
1) There aren't that many midfielders in the Premier League who regularly score 20 goals each season , as he has done.
2) a great servant and an 'extra' captain on the pitch -he's only missed about 5 games in 7 years!!!!

Philip Gebhardt, hastings, england

Let's not forget Mr Lampard rarely performs when it matters.

Take him.

J J, London,

Chelsea have several 30 plus players presently within their squad & moving on a 30 year old player who is insisting upon a FIVE year deal makes sense to me. Frank will be the loser in leaving the EPL to adjust to the present negativity surrounding all aspects of Serie A'.

Keith , Surrey ,

he should get what he asks for because
1) How many midfielders can score 20 goals each season like he has
2) He's only missed about 5 games in 7 years at Chelsea
3) Chelsea need this continuity in midfield

Philip Gebhardt, hastings, uk

Crustinho from Leicester, you belatantly do not know much about football. I would like to see you score +20 goals in four consecutive Premier League season !

Zidane was indeed the best ever indeed.

Belatantly, if this is true,agents are ruining the game of football with these ridiculous demand

Jini Sebakunzi, Geneva, Switzerland

Chelsea should really accept any offer forthcoming - If Blatter gets his way then Lampard will just be able to stroll away from the club tomorrow.

Although, if he doesn't like Milan he can always just walk out of that 4-year contract too ... Everybody wins! Except fooball.

Tim, Notts,

And I though we were entering an era of austerity.
Too much mnoey in football, but maybe times will change, as with every other business.

William, Carmarthen, Wales

He is not even that good. If he was of Zidane's stature or equivalent I could understand offering him a contract long into his thirties and even possibly justify his utterly ridiculous valuation of his weekly wage. This guy isn't even good enough for England

Crustinho, Lancaster,

There is no doubt what so ever that Frank has been a hero at Chelsea for many years but this saga might damage his image with the Chelsea fans,its not as if he was not offered a incredible package to stay, he has been incredible over the years but he must not forget Chelsea made him the player he is

Costas, Pafos, Cyprus

Ted how can you say that he is engaged in brinkmanship. He has allways said frrom the start that the sticking point was Chelsea not offering a 5 year contract. Not sure what Brinkmanship means where your from but as far as i can see he has allways said the same thing from the very start.

Martin , Brighton,

They currently pay him £120k a week which works out £6.24m just to employ him for the rest of the year. If they can get Milan to pay £10m or £12m they'll be £18m better off. If they wait til next year he'll leave for nothing.

So, yes, he's going to leave. The adamant refusals are just bargaining.

Richard, London, UK

When you say "just for football" remember the Premier League is a global form of entertainment watched by billions and Lampard is one of the biggest names in the league. So you could argue that Actors, TV Personalities, Global company bosses should also not be paid well for their services,

johnw, london,

Greed, sheer greed.

Obscene amounts of money - just for football - it's sickening.

Annie, Bath, UK

I say do a Wenger/Fergie and get rid. He's a great player, but he's turning 30, has never been the quickest, and this will get worse (aka Becks). Sell him now, get 10 mill AND free up 140k a week in wages-I'd let him go, especially as he appears to be engaging in a bit of brinkmanship

ted, london, uk

Lampard has been an integral part of the Chelsea midfield for the last few years, and has served us well. He is idolised by the fans, but now it's time to move on. In the twilight of his career why not taste of a different type of football, working with a man who can bring out the best in him.

Rob, Dubai,

Frank wants to play in Italy because he's brighter than your average footballer and recognises the value of a different challenge in a foreign land. The money dispute is iust a smokescreen. Stop the spinning and be honest, Frank.

Graham Parley, Toronto, Canada

i like the fact you all seem to know what he is going to be paid. No one knows what additional incentives is in his contract with Inter. And maybe, he wants to go to Milan, but decided to see if he could squeeze an extra year out of Chelsea instead. Either way, i reckon he'll go. Good luck to him.

Gavin, London, UK

It seems to me that Inter have not offered a better deal than Chelsea, so why move Frank?
Maybe you need a new agent.

Rokola, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Well said Paul Ferguson, I was going to write the same. If he is still worth 140,000 a week when he's 35 I'm sure Chelsea would gladly pay it for another year, but to ask for a 5 Year contract in his declining years is pure greed. 4 years is more than generous!

Graham, Pattaya, Thailand

Better the devil you know than the one you don't. Stick with Chelsea, Frank.

Pat, Voorhees, NJ,

Dear Frank

£24,960,000 from Inter, with no Big Cup
£29,120,000 from CFC, whatever
[£31,200,000 from Inter, having won Big Cup]

And at Inter you'll have to learn Italian.

Chelsea guarantee £29,120,000. The Italians are muddying the waters. Wise up.

Andrew Fox, SP, Brazil

4 years with an option of a 1 year extension is more than generous. As a die-hard Chelsea fan, I want Lamps to stay; however, my affiliation is to Chelsea, not one individual player. Do not hold the club to ransom, Frank; you're a better person than that, And if you do move, do not kiss their badge!

Paul Ferguson, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Geez Chelsea... Just let him go !!
It was Chelsea that said to AC Milan that its no point keeping a player who doesnt want to be there when they inquired about flop Andrei Shevchenko.

Mark, London, England

So Lampard will earn £4 million pounds less by going to Inter and only stands to earn more if they win Champions League. Frank be sensible, sack your agent and employ someone who can give you better advice, Then pick the toys up that you have thrown out of your pram and sign Chelsea's deal.

Barrie Keating, London, UK