Abdoulie Manneh has been linked with Coventry City this month, and several Championship clubs are interested in him. However, this is a setback for Lampard, as Manneh has reportedly agreed to a move to Birmingham City.

Coventry City made an offer of 4.5 million euros for Abdoulie Manneh, but negotiations with his club Mjällby were suspended. According to Footy-Africa, the suspension followed Stoke City also seeking to acquire the player. Stoke's proposal is considered significantly more substantial, with estimates suggesting it could be 6 million euros or more. Bournemouth also has an interest in the 21-year-old Gambian winger, whose contract is valid until 2027, and is exploring post-Brexit regulations regarding his eligibility to play in the English top flight as a non-EU player. Manneh, who joined Mjällby in January 2024, has 4 caps and 3 goals for The Gambia national team. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €2.00m.