Stu1993 101 Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Joe Cole has revealed that he still has not been offered a new deal by Chelsea, although he hopes to reach an agreement in the summer.The midfielder's current contract expires at the end of the season at which point he could leave Stamford Bridge on a free transfer.And despite Carlo Ancelotti stressing recently that Cole remains an integral part of his plans, speculation regarding a possible move has been mounting for some time.Reports have also suggested that the Blues are not prepared to meet the wage demands of Cole, who has struggled to establish himself as a regular in the starting XI since returning from serious injury.The 28-year-old has now voiced his frustration after admitting that talks are not progressing smoothly."I've never spoken publicly about contracts before," Cole said in The Sun."I don't think contracts should really be discussed mid-season. I have always signed mine in the summer in the past."But this time it's different. We can't seem to find common ground and it's distracting. At the moment there is no offer on the table, so I know where I stand."I still hope to talk in the summer."Cole missed most of 2009 following knee surgery and concedes that it has been difficult to rediscover his best form.But he believes he can play a crucial role in Chelsea's quest for a domestic double and has pleaded with Ancelotti to give him more chances.Cole recognises that he needs to play regularly over the next couple of months if he is to break back into the England squad ahead of the World Cup.Speaking about his fitness, Cole stated: "There are no niggles. Of course, I am not match fit, but how can I be when I don't play?""I want to be part of the Chelsea team to win the Premier League and the FA Cup. But I need an opportunity to start games back to back.""I know I can help my team achieve our dream this season if given a chance. I am not giving up on this Chelsea team."I am not giving up on England and the World Cup either. I need to be playing consistently well for Chelsea before I can hope to be part of the World Cup squad."I just want to play football for Chelsea." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,224 Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Why don't we get him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott-RFC 308 Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 He needs to leave Ancelotti clearly sees him as a fringe player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbear 10,913 Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 He needs to leave Ancelotti clearly sees him as a fringe playerAs did Mourinho and Big Phil before him, maybe Abramovic is sick of throwing 100k a week plus on guys who just cant cut it at the top? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon 1,743 Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I am sure I read someone on here saying Manchester United would be interested in him, not sure how good a move that would be he needs to get away from Chelsea that is for sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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