Ashley Cole mulling where to play next season upon expiry of club deal

Chelsea player Ashley Cole is reportedly considering where he is to play next season on his return from a holiday with up to eight clubs understood to be keen to secure the former England left-back upon the expiry of his contract at Chelsea.

Cole, who played 338 games for Chelsea after joining from in 2006, could renegotiate terms to remain in south-west London if one of those other targets is not secured, although he is ready to pursue his career elsewhere and will seek a two-year deal.

According to The Guardian, the defender confirmed that he does not anticipate extending his eight-year career at Stamford Bridge, where his current deal will end on 30 June although boss Jose Mourinho hoped to retain him for a further 12 months.

The report mentioned that Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid are some of the European clubs said to be interested in Cole while clubs in Major League Soccer (MLS) are also monitoring the situation.