Moratti confirms Lampard bid

Inter president insists an offer has been made

By Lewis Rutledge   Last updated: 8th July 2008

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Massimo Moratti has insisted that Internazionale have lodged a bid with Chelsea for Frank Lampard.

Chelsea revealed in a statement on Tuesday that they had received an official approach from Inter but not a financial offer.

The Blues made it clear they would not be selling Lampard, while Luiz Felipe Scolari has since stated that the player wants to stay.

Inter owner and president Moratti does not wish to upset Chelsea and accepts the Premier League club are entitled to reject any approach.

However, Moratti is adamant that Inter have made an offer for Lampard, and he is now waiting to find out how the situation develops.

Moratti told the Italian club's official website: "They replied that they have no intention of negotiating, as was their right. Now we will see."

In response to Chelsea's claim that they had received 'no financial offer' for Lampard, Moratti added: "This is not true.

"There's an offer and we confirm it. However, we don't want to create any big problems.

"Am I optimistic? We will see."