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ASHLEY COLE has sensationally told Arsene Wenger that he is prepared to stay at Arsenal for another season.
In a staggering newtwist to a transfer tug-of-war between Arsenal and Chelsea that has dragged on all summer, defender Cole revealed he is ready to remain a Gunner for one more year. The news will send shock-waves through Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea's power-brokers, who have already offered £16.7m, are desperately trying to put together a financial package to get their man.
With the transfer window closing at midnight on Thursday, boss Jose Mourinho still believes Cole is destined to be a Blue. Wenger, too, is resigned to Cole leaving, but their meeting last week came as a massive shock.
The People can exclusively reveal that Cole spoke about staying after Wenger had pulled him out of a first-team training session for a meeting about his future.
The Frenchman wanted to speak to Cole about a possible move to Newcastle, which Cole turned down immediately. He then went on to tell Wenger he would play one more season before again looking for a move next summer.
Cole's change of heart came as he feared his move to Stamford Bridge would not be completed in time as Wenger will let him go only if the deal includes Chelsea rebel William Gallas.
An Arsenal insider told the People: "Ashley made the offer because he doesn't see how the move will be completed in time. He thought he'd be the one to end the transfer saga, for this year anyway.
"But he is worried now about staying while being hated by fans."
Cole also has a book on hold in which he blasts Arsenal for the way he has been treated since the Chelsea tapping-up row.
People.co.uk
