Chelsea plan swoop for Cole
2006-07-04 10:22
London - English Premiership champions Chelsea are planning a bid for Ashley Cole.
According to the Mirror newspaper, Chelsea, backed by Roman Abramovich's billions, are prepared to splash out 20 million pounds for the Arsenal defender.
Cole is also rumoured to be on the shopping list of new Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon.
Cole was part of the England World Cup squad which was knocked out in the quarter-final stage in Germany.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have denied reports that star Dutch player Arjen Robben has agreed a move to Real Madrid.
- News24