Dennis Wise and Craig Bellamy believe Chelsea should not be making an approach to sign West Ham striker Andy Carroll this month.
Chelsea have opened talks with the Hammers over a move for the 29-year-old as Antonio Conte seeks to boost his options in front of goal.
The Blues finally ended a 331-minute goal drought when Michy Batshuayi scored in their FA Cup third round replay win over Norwich on Wednesday.
But former club captain Wise believes Carroll would offer Chelsea more problems, instead of solving their current ones.