Former Chelsea forward Joe Cole has urged co-owner Todd Boehly to sign cut price experienced players.

Given the young average age of the Blues squad, Cole believes that old timers may be what they need.

He believes Real Madrid veterans Toni Kroos and Luka Modric could do a great job on rolling one year deals.

"If I were advising the [Chelsea] board, I'd say we've bought these youngsters and spent a lot of money on them," he told talkSPORT. "They're all getting better; great, we're improving.

"Why don't we sprinkle some good-quality, experienced players into the group over the next few years? They don't have to play every game, but they can help...

“I'd be looking to bring in some experienced players who set the tone. I'm thinking Luka Modric.

“Does he want to come and play in the Premier League for one more year? He's still doing bits at Real Madrid. How much has he helped [Eduardo] Camavinga. [Aurelien] Tchouameni, [Federico] Valverde? He would have had such an influence on them as players.

“Toni Kroos he's 34. Does he want to test himself at his age coming over here and helping out this young squad?

“They're just names I've thrown off the top of my head. I don't know their situation."