DIDIER DROGBA has told Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti to snap up Patrick Vieira in January.
The Blues have appealed against their 18-month transfer ban.
And Drogba wants them to swoop for Inter Milan veteran Vieira if the appeal is upheld. He said: "It would be a good move for Chelsea to bring Patrick in. Don't forget we are going to miss several players in January, particularly in midfield, because of the African Nations Cup.
"We played against Vieira last summer and he was very strong."
SunSport revealed yesterday Ancelotti sees Vieira as the perfect replacement for Michael Essien and John Obi Mikel when they are away on international duty.
Former Arsenal skipper Vieira, 33, was at Stamford Bridge to watch Chelsea's 2-0 win over Liverpool on Sunday.
