Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti will let Ashley Cole move to Real Madrid - as he closes in on his replacement, £16m rated Portugal World Cup star Fabio Coentrao.
Cole has pestered Ancelotti for the past week about being allowed to quit Stamford Bridge and England - and now Chelsea have decided to open the exit door.
The double winners are in talks with Benfica about both Coentrao and Brazilian David Luiz.
Reports in Portugal claim they have made an offer for Luiz, who also plays centre half, but Chelsea insiders claim converted winger Coentrao is also on their wanted list.
Chelsea have landed Brazilian midfielder Ramires from Benfica and may yet take two more team-mates - especially if Ricardo Carvalho also gets his wish to go to Real.
Coentrao stood out in the finals in South Africa, and is emerging as the best possible replacement for want-away Cole.
And as Jose Mourinho waits for England number three Cole, poised to offer £25 million, Chelsea have made the first moves to fill the gaps.
Coentrao, 22, has been a revelation at full back since Benfica pushed him into the new role and Carlos Queiroz picked him for Portugal where he has excelled in his eight appearances.
Luiz can play centre half and tried the left back role but without much success.
However his versatility and age make him an asset.
Chelsea are confident that they can land Conetrao and possibly Luiz although the final fees will leave a big dent in their budget.
Selling Cole will recoup around £25 million. He has been chased by Mourinho since he landed his dream job at Madrid.
Chelsea tried to convince him to stay - but are now looking for the right man to fill his boots.
Cole has pestered Ancelotti for the past week about being allowed to quit Stamford Bridge and England - and now Chelsea have decided to open the exit door.
The double winners are in talks with Benfica about both Coentrao and Brazilian David Luiz.
Reports in Portugal claim they have made an offer for Luiz, who also plays centre half, but Chelsea insiders claim converted winger Coentrao is also on their wanted list.
Chelsea have landed Brazilian midfielder Ramires from Benfica and may yet take two more team-mates - especially if Ricardo Carvalho also gets his wish to go to Real.
Coentrao stood out in the finals in South Africa, and is emerging as the best possible replacement for want-away Cole.
And as Jose Mourinho waits for England number three Cole, poised to offer £25 million, Chelsea have made the first moves to fill the gaps.
Coentrao, 22, has been a revelation at full back since Benfica pushed him into the new role and Carlos Queiroz picked him for Portugal where he has excelled in his eight appearances.
Luiz can play centre half and tried the left back role but without much success.
However his versatility and age make him an asset.
Chelsea are confident that they can land Conetrao and possibly Luiz although the final fees will leave a big dent in their budget.
Selling Cole will recoup around £25 million. He has been chased by Mourinho since he landed his dream job at Madrid.
Chelsea tried to convince him to stay - but are now looking for the right man to fill his boots.
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