//Big-spending Blues wary of early title talk

Big-spending Blues wary of early title talk

Frank Lampard insists there is more to winning the Premier League than buying players as he played down Chelsea’s title chances ahead of their opener against Brighton and Hove Albion.

After a transfer ban last season, Lampard has been the division’s top-spending boss this term.

The Blues spent big fees on Hakim Ziyech, Timo Werner, Ben Chilwell and Kai Havertz, while Thiago Silva also arrived on a free.

Chelsea are still in the market for a goalkeeper, too, having opened negotiations with Rennes for Edouard Mendy, according to the French club.

But Lampard, while expecting improvement, knows better than to anticipate immediate success.

“I hope Chelsea fans are excited, because we’ve brought in a high level of player to improve our squad,” he said. “At the same time, I also know what it takes to win Premier Leagues.

“When you look at the teams that have dominated in recent years – your eye is