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Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole is hoping the Blues consider a move for Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski.
The 37-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season, and he is set to be available on a free transfer. Asked by Metro which players he would recruit this summer, Cole said:
“We need experience, someone to come in and support the young players. I would be looking at Lewandowski. If his contract is up at Barcelona, get him in for a year.”
“That could work, someone to come in and help the young players. He is a big name, has that stature and would be a huge presence in the dressing room. I think he could really help Joao Pedro and Liam Delap.”
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Lewandowski would add bundles of experience to the squad
Cole is not wrong about what the Polish legend could offer the team. He has made 863 senior appearances in his career, scoring 627 goals.
Furthermore, he has won no less than 10 Bundesliga titles, 2 La Liga titles and the Champions League. At international level, he has played at four European Championships and two World Cups.
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As well as Lewandowski, Cole named Manchester City defender John Stones as another potential option if the Blues want to bring in more seasoned players:
“He is another who could be a big presence in the dressing room, to help and nurture the great young centre-halves we have at Chelsea. He might not be able to play 50 or 60 games anymore, but will improve players around him.”
Like Lewandowski, Stones’ contract does expire at the end of June, but there would be concerns about his fitness. The 31-year-old has only made 15 appearances due to injuries this season.
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