I don't like either player frankly, but considering the circumstances, I'd have to choose Stankovic over Lampard provided we secure Xabi Alonso. If we do secure the latter, that means we'll have our passer in the squad to play the ball around the pitch. Where would Lampard fit in regarding Ranieri's tactics? He'd have to play as the offensive pivot in the diamond midfield, which I'm not sure Ranieri wants to field. While on the other hand, Stank would give us cover for practically all midfield position barring DM. Then throwing in the wage discussion by Alen, it's obvious that we should stay away from Lamps.