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Chelsea enlist the help of Didier Drogba in their pursuit of Feyenoord prodigy Orkun Kokcu as 'former Blues striker helps broker meeting between Stamford Bridge club and Turkey international's family' ahead of possible summer switch

Chelsea have reportedly entered the transfer race to sign Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu this summer.

Kokcu has attracted interest from several European clubs including Arsenal, Tottenham and AC Milan after impressing in the Eredivisie.

However, Chelsea seem to have the advantage over their rivals thanks to the help of Didier Drogba.

Chelsea entered the transfer race to sign Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu (R) this summer
Chelsea seem to have the advantage over their rivals thanks to the help of Didier Drogba

The former Chelsea player - who hung up his boots in 2018 after a spell with Phoenix Rising - arranged a meeting with the club and Kokcu's family, according to Turkish TV channel Vole.