Blues to cash-in on Cole

Ashley Cole looks set to be leave Chelsea in the summer, with manager Andre Villas-Boas keen to freshen up the Blues ageing squad.

Cole controversially moved to Stamford Bridge in 2006 from heated rivals Arsenal and has excelled with the club, becoming a regular for both club and country.

The news will likely attract the interest of defending La Liga champions Barcelona, who are known admirers of the 31-year-old left-back.

The England international is one of the most experienced members of the Chelsea side and has made over 200 appearances for the club, winning numerous trophies in the process.

His experience at both club and international level will undoubtedly attract interest from the number of Europe’s bigger clubs, but it is the Catalan giants who lead the way for a player who began his career with the Gunners.

However, it is believed the Blues will want big money for the player they still believe can perform admirably at the top of his game. 

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