Joe Cole gives verdict on Brentford star’s possible move to Chelsea

Former Chelsea star Joe Cole has given his verdict on the club’s transfer target, Ivan Toney.

Toney who has been tipped to leave Brentford in the winter has been linked with moves to Chelsea, among others.

Cole in a statement, however, believes may not become the next Didier Drogba or Diego Costa at Stamford Bridge if he joins the Blues.

The former star made this known while sending a message to Chelsea’s owners regarding their recruitment policy and manager, Mauricio Pochettino.

Despite making some expensive signings, majority of the players they sign continue to struggle on the pitch and the consensus is that the team lacks experience.

“From what I understand about the owners, they want to buy youth and under-24s, 25s, and they are very rigid,” Cole said (via Football.London).

“You could not have got Harry Kane who would have been the dream. Ronaldo went to Saudi Arabia and he’s getting old. Osimhen was not available at the time, so you have to be a bit smarter with your recruitment.

“You think we are not going to go for that now, we’ll maybe put a bid in for Ivan Toney because we know he is going to score goals, he may or may not become the next Didier Drogba or Diego Costa.”