"Didier is one of the best players in Europe now, we have followed him for several years, but I think Chelsea absolutely want to keep him," Aulas was quoted as saying by Sky Sports on Wednesday.

"Anyway it's just a dream," Aulas added.

Aulas also revealed that he would love to sign unsettled Dutch star Ruud Van Nistelrooy, however he admitted it won't be easy to get the Manchester United man.

"I know Van Nistelrooy is out of favor with Ferguson at the moment, but I believe I understood Manchester don’t sell their forwards."

Lyon are reportedly searching for a top-notch striker to add to their squad this summer and Aulas revived his efforts of signing Drogba today by announcing he can table Chelsea an offer of around 40 or 45 million Euros for the Ivory Coast international, an offer which may well tempt Chelsea to sell their forward.