Wilkins begs Joe Cole to end Chelsea contract dispute and sign new deal

05 March 2010 17:03
Ray Wilkins hopes Joe Cole can patch up his differences with Roman Abramovich and sign a new contract at Chelsea.[LNB]Sportsmail revealed the England midfielder feared for his Stamford Bridge future after his representatives infuriated the Russian owner with their demands.[LNB]Cole is out of contract at the end of the season and had been seeking a pay rise to more than £100,000 a week at a time when the Blues are committed to cutting their wage bill.[LNB] Don;t leave it all behind: Ray Wilkins (R) has urged Joe Cole to agree a new deal[LNB]The 28-year-old has not even been a regular starter after suffering stuttering form since returning from a serious knee injury.[LNB]But Wilkins, manager Carlo Ancelotti's assistant, hopes the situation can be resolved.[LNB] EXCLUSIVE: Joe Cole faces Chelsea exit as Roman balks at wage demandsJoe Cole: Depressing decline of the fallen wonder kidUnder-fire Terry hits back: Chelsea's bad form has nothing to do with meCHELSEA FC

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