Didier Drogba hopes that Chelsea can form a frightening strike force by signing Liverpool superstar Fernando Torres this summer.
The Ivory Coast international’s hat-trick against Wigan Athletic on Sunday earned him the Premier League Golden Boot as his 29 goals were three more than Manchester United hitman Wayne Rooney.
Despite the fact that Drogba and France international striker Nicolas Anelka scored 51 combined goals in all competitions this season, the Ivorian would be happy to pair up with Torres at Stamford Bridge next season.
"I have heard the talk about Torres maybe coming in and I would welcome it, of course,” Drogba told The Mirror.
"Every time there is a new player coming here it's making the club bigger and giving us a lot of strength.
"If there is a chance for him to come he will be welcome because any help is welcome!"
Chelsea have been after Torres since the striker helped Spain triumph at Euro 2008 and Blues chief executive Ron Gourlay will give manager Carlo Ancelotti some money to bolster the squad this summer.
The only club to make a legitimate run at Torres has been Manchester City but with the Spanish international frustrated with a disappointing season at Liverpool, Chelsea could take advantage and make a move for the 26-year-old.
Liverpool will be looking for upwards of £60million in exchange for Torres but Chelsea will be hesitant to pay any more than £40m.
The Ivory Coast international’s hat-trick against Wigan Athletic on Sunday earned him the Premier League Golden Boot as his 29 goals were three more than Manchester United hitman Wayne Rooney.
Despite the fact that Drogba and France international striker Nicolas Anelka scored 51 combined goals in all competitions this season, the Ivorian would be happy to pair up with Torres at Stamford Bridge next season.
"I have heard the talk about Torres maybe coming in and I would welcome it, of course,” Drogba told The Mirror.
"Every time there is a new player coming here it's making the club bigger and giving us a lot of strength.
"If there is a chance for him to come he will be welcome because any help is welcome!"
Chelsea have been after Torres since the striker helped Spain triumph at Euro 2008 and Blues chief executive Ron Gourlay will give manager Carlo Ancelotti some money to bolster the squad this summer.
The only club to make a legitimate run at Torres has been Manchester City but with the Spanish international frustrated with a disappointing season at Liverpool, Chelsea could take advantage and make a move for the 26-year-old.
Liverpool will be looking for upwards of £60million in exchange for Torres but Chelsea will be hesitant to pay any more than £40m.
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