Joe Cole deal imminent?

The future of Joe Cole looks set to be decided shortly, following news that Chelsea have officially released him.

The England midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United or Arsenal this Summer, but has remained quiet on his future.

Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins admitted that he would like Cole to stay at Chelsea, but it appears his decreasing role in Ancelotti’s side has made him seek first team football elsewhere.

“We’ve obviously been in dialogue with Joe for months now and it’s pretty evident that Carlo [Ancelotti] and myself would love Joe to stay, but it’s down now to the club to see what we can do,”

With the World Cup due to start this Friday, it’s thought that Cole will decide his future before the tournament starts.

Manchester United had been favourites to land the attacker, but Arsenal have seemingly moved into pole position.

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