Chelsea Transfer Rumours: Ashley Cole to Barcelona?

Today's big transfers rumor sees Chelsea's unlovable rogue, Ashley Cole, linked with a move to join all-conquering Barcelona. If the Daily Mirror are to be believed, Cole is being lined up as a summer transfer target for Barca coach Pep Guardiola, who is keen to add a world-class left-back to his squad.

The 30-year-old England international Cole is reportedly Guardiola's first choice, and he is hoping to convince Barca president Sandro Rosell to make a move.

For the deal to happen, Barca will need to negotiate a price of around £12 million, which you might think sounds rather unlikely. You might be right.

Barca have also been linked to Tottenham wide-man Gareth Bale, but it seems Cole represents a more affordable and realistic target.

If you wind back to summer 2010, the former Arsenal fullback was heavily linked with a move a Real Madrid, and some suggested he was ready to swap England for Spain.

Chelsea convinced Cole to stay, but whether they can do the same with Barcelona lurking remains to be seen.

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