Kenyon confident on Cole
25 Aug 2006 - 08:01:57
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- Kenyon confident on Cole
Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon remains confident that the Blues will complete the signing of Arsenal left-back Ashley Cole before the transfer window closes.
The two clubs have yet to agree a fee for the England international, while the Gunners' approach for Blues stopper William Gallas has also complicated the process.
Kenyon told Sky Sports News: "We just need to agree a price, so I'm optimistic.
"I think it's fair to say it will go to the wire. We'd like it not to, but it could do.
"I'd like to think he will be part of our team. We've seven days to find out whether he will or he won't, but we're in discussions with Arsenal.
"Those discussions have been going on for several weeks and they'll be going on for another few days. We'll see what we can get."
Of the Gunners' interest in Gallas, Kenyon added: "We rejected an offer, but I know they are interested in him and would still like him to be part of the deal.
"Whether he will or he won't, I'm not sure."