The appointment of Luiz Felipe Scolari as the new manager of Chelsea is likely to see Frank Lampard on his way to Inter Milan, according to reports in England and Italy.

Scolari, who is currently coaching Portugal at the European Championships in Austria and Switzerland, was yesterday named as the new manager of Chelsea, and he will start his new job on July 1.

The first signing of Big Phil’s reign is likely to be Barcelona playmaker Deco, who is an integral part of Scolari’s Portugal team.

The arrival of Deco would almost certainly signal the end of Frank Lampard’s Chelsea career. The 30-year-old has been heavily linked with a summer move abroad from several months now.

Lampard is hugely admired by ex-Chelsea manager, and new Inter boss Jose Mourinho, and reports in England and Italy say that the two will now be re-united.

The Nerazzurri’s primary transfer target this summer is an attacking centre midfielder, and Mourinho believes that Lampard’s prolific scoring record is just what the team needs.

Be interesting to see what happens .

deco would be a decent replacement for lampard, personally id prefer deco in my team all day long, scolari to try n lure ronaldo to chelsea cannot see it happenin tho

RONALDINHO sent out a dramatic plea to new Chelsea manager Phil Scolari: Sign me and I’ll resurrect my career.

SunSport can reveal Big Phil will contact Brazilian playmaker Ronnie in the next few days to assess his hunger and desire.

Scolari is aware that signing Ronaldinho, 28, from Barcelona is a huge gamble — after he was plagued by injury and personal problems last season.

But his brother and agent, Roberto de Assis assured SunSport that the two-time World Player of the Year would relish a new start.

Ronnie was part of Scolari’s World Cup- winning Brazil side in 2002 and Assis said: “At the moment Ronaldinho is taking a complete break at home in Porte Alegre.

“There are options for next season and obviously he knows Scolari very well and they have enjoyed great success together.

“We’ll see what happens but my brother will be ready for next season.”

Assis has met with Chelsea in the past about a possible move for Ronaldinho — who is also a target for new Manchester City boss Mark Hughes.

But the chance to link up with the coach who brought the brilliant best out of him with Brazil will be very tempting.

Barca have indicated their willingness to sell Ronnie after five years at the Nou Camp.

The fee will be around £20million and Ronnie will want around £120,000 per week.

Those figures will not deter Chelsea, though their willingness to buy him will depend on Scolari’s assessment.