The January transfer window is well and truly open and one thing that could make headlines is the possible transfer of ex Hammer Frank Lampard.

Joe Cole has made an impressive return to his former club and Frank Lampard could do the same. It would be amazing for the Hammers if they had these two former youth players back in the squad. The blues playmaker will be shown the door in the summer and there’s not much he can do about it despite still scoring goals for his side.

Lampard has cemented himself as one of the best midfielders the country has ever seen, both on club and international level and his experience alone would make the prospect of having him back at the irons a real steal. The young Hammer side would benefit hugely from Lampard.

It’s incredible that the Russian Billionaire would let a player of Frank Lampard’s stature go – especially as there are already lots of Premiership clubs with pen in hand ready to sign him. The fickle behaviour of Abramovich is one reason he won’t be having ex Barca coach Pep Guardiola at the blues. Can you blame him?

Joe Cole received an enormous home coming on Saturday when his new club drew 2-2 with Manchester United in The FA Cup and speculation is growing that Frank Lampard is keen to join him. It would be a fairytale story for Hammer supporters and “Lamps” has certainly not ruled anything out at this stage