Real Madrid have offered Ashley Cole a two-year deal worth a staggering \u00a310million.<\/p>\n
The Spanish giants are desperate to sign the 33-year-old left-back after his decision to quit Chelsea.<\/p>\n
Cole is also a target for Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, Inter Milan and Monaco.<\/p>\n
But it is believed Real are the club offering him the most lucrative package – and Cole has always dreamed of playing in Spain.<\/p>\n
City have been made aware of his position and, with their diminishing number of English players and a need to get players in on the cheap, he could be an attractive option.<\/p>\n
Aleksandar Kolarov could hold the key – if he is moved, City will step up their interest in Cole.<\/p>\n
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers also rates the former Arsenal man highly and is watching developments closely as he looks to strengthen his squad for a Champions League campaign.<\/p>\n
But Real is a very real option for Cole who was only being offered a one-year extension at the west Londoners, and on vastly reduced terms.<\/p>\n
The Champions League finalists – managed by former Chelsea boss carlo Ancelotti – want cover, have been long-term admirers of Cole and see him as a proven performer in Europe’s top club compeition.<\/p>\n
It is understood there has been no interest from Major League Soccer – clubs across the Pond are more interested in glamour forwards and midfielders, so defenders are not that popular.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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