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

Ray Wilkins hopes Joe Cole can patch up his differences with Roman Abramovich and sign a new contract at Chelsea.Sportsmail revealed the England midfielder feared for his Stamford Bridge future after his representatives infuriated the Russian owner with their demands.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. Don;t leave it all behind: Ray Wilkins (R) has urged Joe Cole to agree a new dealThe 28-year-old has not even been a regular starter after suffering stuttering form since returning from a serious knee injury.But Wilkins, manager Carlo Ancelotti's assistant, hopes the situation can be resolved. 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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