Lampard does seem to be a good motivator. Add Iwobi to Holgate as another player who's had a resurgence under him.
As I said in the McNeil thread, we've tried signing deluxe players over the past few years and we've looked awful.
Perhaps signing a few no frills players who'll get stuck in, graft and fight in adversity at the core is what we need . It served Moyes well.
With Onana and Gueye seemingly nearly across the line, if we make an astute signing in the forward position then my optimism for the season will increase a fair bit*
*until Coutinho puts them 1-0 up 90+7