Fresh off securing automatic promotion to the Premier League by capping a stunning 95-point Championship campaign with a ruthless 4-0 demolition of Watford, Coventry City are back in the big time.Manager Frank Lampard has completely revitalised the Sky Blues, but the champagne celebrations will quickly have to make way for serious boardroom planning.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYTo survive in the Premier League, a newly promoted squad desperately needs proven pedigree.More Stories / Latest NewsFrank Lampard set to sign playmaker from Aston VillaMay 3 2026, 14:04Leicester City want 54-year-old to replace Gary RowettMay 3 2026, 13:17‘Might leave..’ – Ex-player names Arsenal star destined for summer exitMay 3 2026, 12:39Frank Lampard is keen on Aston Villa’s BarkleyAccording to the latest scoop from journalist Alan Nixon, Coventry are already plotting a highly audacious summer move to bring Aston Villa’s Ross Barkley to the club.Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustBarkley’s current situation at Villa Park is incredibly complicated. After a brilliant, career-reviving spell at Luton Town a couple of seasons ago, his move to a heavily stacked Aston Villa squad hasn’t quite gone to plan this year.Plagued by nagging knee injuries, the veteran midfielder has found regular minutes almost impossible to come by under Unai Emery.With his contract officially expiring at the end of the current 2025/26 campaign, the writing appears to be firmly on the wall.While Villa do hold a one-year extension option, it seems highly unlikely they will trigger it given their elite midfield depth, effectively making Barkley one of the most intriguing free agents on the upcoming summer market.Coventry City are looking to add more experienceThis is exactly where Frank Lampard comes in. The Coventry boss knows what it takes to navigate the Premier League, and he recognises that his current squad, while wildly talented and full of momentum, is slightly struggling when it comes to top-flight experience.Adding a player of Barkley’s profile completely changes the dressing room dynamic.When fully fit, Barkley offers that combination blend of physical power, ball-carrying ability, and final-third creativity.He could seamlessly slot in as a central attacking midfielder, providing intense competition for players like Josh Eccles and elevating the technical standards of the entire squad.Aston Villa eye ambitious move for Paris-Saint-Germain youngster as summer plans beginThe post Frank Lampard set to sign playmaker from Aston Villa appeared first on CaughtOffside.