The former Barcelona midfielder said: "I don't know if he'll stay. I did speak to him and I told him I'd love him to stay and I'd love to play with him, he is a fantastic player.

"I just hope he can stay with us because he is one of the best forwards in the world and to win the Champions League you need players like Drogba.

"Obviously, at this time many, many clubs are looking to buy a forward and it's difficult for most teams and Drogba is one of he best centre forwards in the world.

"All the big clubs will want a player like him."