Chelsea's Ashley Cole linked with Real Madrid move
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 2:50 PM
Real Madrid have targeted Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole to bolster their back line for next season, according to Spanish daily Marca.
"The Englishman from Chelsea is the player for the job. He is one of the best players in the world and wants to come to Spain," said Marca, without identifying the source.
And the paper even suggests Chelsea are "ready to listen to offers."
Cole, 29, is not the only left-sided defender Real have earmarked, although the former Arsenal player does, reportedly, top their list.
Marca claims Real are also keen on Manchester United full-back Patrice Evra, who could cost "about €20 million", and they are also supposedly following Lazio's Aleksandar Kolarov "very closely".
Real, who spent more than €250m last summer on the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka, are currently top of the Primera Liga on goal difference from Barcelona.
However, their exit from the Champions League at the last-16 stage to Lyon last week means they are now looking to prepare for next season.
Source: The Telegraph