Chelsea's full back Ashley Cole, who lost his place in Jose Mourinho's regular starting XI, will have to take a 50 per cent pay cut if he wants to re-launch his career in the United States.
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has encouraged the England left-back to join him at New York Red Bulls.
But the most he can expect in wages would be about 50,000 pound a week, with defenders not commanding big salaries in the MLS.
Cole has started in just 11 of Chelsea's 24 league games this season, The Daily Star reports.
A rib injury limited Cole's appearances and in his absence right-back Cesar Azpilicueta has established himself as Mourinho's first choice.
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