Contract negotiations between Chelsea and Joe Cole appear to have hit an impasse and Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham could all be in on the England international in the summer transfer window.
With the midfielder’s current deal running out this summer, stalling discussions could mean that Cole will leave Stamford Bridge after seven seasons with Chelsea.
Cole does not wish to leave Chelsea, and is keen to re-open contract talks so that an agreement can be reached.
"I've never spoken publicly about contracts before,” Cole told 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 has made 272 appearances for the Blues since joining from West Ham United in 2003 for £6.6million.
With the midfielder’s current deal running out this summer, stalling discussions could mean that Cole will leave Stamford Bridge after seven seasons with Chelsea.
Cole does not wish to leave Chelsea, and is keen to re-open contract talks so that an agreement can be reached.
"I've never spoken publicly about contracts before,” Cole told 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 has made 272 appearances for the Blues since joining from West Ham United in 2003 for £6.6million.
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