Chelsea told to sign 'excellent' Real Madrid star who is available for free this summer

Former Chelsea winger Florent Malouda has highlighted the importance of bringing in a player like Toni Kroos to alleviate the current 'chaos' at Stamford Bridge.

With Kroos' contract at Real Madrid winding down, he's poised to be a free agent come the summer, and Malouda sees him as the perfect fit for Mauricio Pochettino's youthful squad.

«I think a player like Real Madrid's Toni Kroos is the type of target that Chelsea should be looking to bring in this summer,» the French ex-winger told Gambling Zone. «He is an experienced player with a lot of pedigree. Chelsea need one or two players like Kroos.

»Players who have such a high football IQ that they can analyse every scenario on the pitch, take the right decisions and lead the team. This is the type of profile I would be looking to bring into the club over the summer.

«We need experienced, ambitious players who want to be part of a very exciting Chelsea project next year. There are a few experienced players who will be available this summer. It isn't necessarily about specific individuals, although Kroos would be an excellent signing, it's about finding the right profiles who raise standards on and off the pitch.»

Kroos, a pivotal figure at Real Madrid since his arrival in 2014, offered an assured response regarding his contract situation in March. «There are no issues whatsoever,» he said.

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«My relationship with the club is too good to have any issues. Both sides are relaxed. The club is having a good season and so am I. I hope we will find a satisfactory solution.»

Malouda highlighted Chelsea's erratic performance levels under Pochettino as a cause for concern, particularly