ASHLEY COLE has told Chelsea to go all out to sign Ben Chilwell.
Frank Lampard has a £150million budget to spend on new players now the Blues’ transfer ban has been lifted.
Ashley Cole has told Chelsea to go all out to sign Ben ChilwellCredit: Getty – Contributor
Lampard has a £150m budget to spend on new players now the Blues’ transfer ban has been liftedCredit: PA:Press Association
Chilwell has emerged as one of the best left-backs in Europe at Leicester and is almost certain to start for England at Euro 2020.
And Cole, the best left-back in the world during his stellar career, believes his former club should go all out to snap him up from the Foxes.
Cole, 38, and now coaching Chelsea’s youngsters, said: “I’d love to see him here. I think he’s a quality player, I’ve heard he’s a Chelsea fan so yes I’d like to see him here.
“It’s a big decision for the club but quality wise for sure he is good enough.
“But that depends on if he wants to leave or if Leicester will sell him – that’s something the clubs would need to talk about.
“There’s always going to be a question mark going to a bigger club, but he’s doing really, really well in terms of how he is playing with Leicester.
“He’s obviously enjoying the way Brendan plays, and the system, he’s got that licence to attack.
“In terms of quality, for sure he has the quality to be here.
“It’s a big decision for the club but quality wise for sure he is good enough.
“I definitely think they need to add to the squad in terms of strength in depth really. But they also have to keep going and get these younger guys some more game time, get them more experienced.”
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers is adamant none of his star players like Chilwell or James Maddison will be leaving the club next month.
He said: “No-one’s leaving in January. Have I had it from on high? No.
“But I’m sure that’ll be the case if I speak with them.
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“I speak regularly to Jon Rudkin and the chairman, Top.
“It’s very clear, we want to keep this squad together.
“They’re a very exciting team with a lot of growth and development in it, we want to ensure they stay around beyond January.”
Cole was the best left-back in the world during his stellar careerCredit: Getty – Contributor
The former England defender is now coaching Chelsea’s youngsters
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
