Ashley Cole won't rule out Man Utd switch

A spokesman for Ashley Cole has told reporters that the England international left back has no qualms about making a controversial switch from Chelsea to Manchester United.

The former Arsenal defender is looking for a four year contract at Stamford Bridge, but a club policy for over 30 year old players has made the defender very unhappy, and he could now make a free transfer to Man Utd at the end of the year. A move that would make Cole very unpopular at Chelsea.


The spokesman said: "Everyone at the club can see the sense of offering Ashley a longer contract as he is only just over 30, but until the owner relents there is little point in having more talks.


"As for Manchester United. Why not? Ashley hasn't made up his mind about anything, but there are offers from France, Spain and Italy, so he has a wide choice. You would need to ask him if he fancies going abroad or would stay in England. He won't be going to Russia though. 


"There is nothing Ashley has said that would preclude going to Manchester United, but it's Chelsea where he wants to stay, so its really up to Roman Abramovich what happens next."