Cole reveals breakdown in contract talks as rivals wait to pounce for ace

Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has revealed that contract talks between him and the club have broken down.The 28-year-old's current deal expires in the summer, and he could leave Stamford Bridge on a free transfer.However, Cole is keen to sign a new deal with the Blues. Heads up: Chelsea star Joe Cole in action against Inter Milan in the Champions League last weekThe news is sure to put Chelsea's main rivals on red alert, with Manchester United, Liverpool and Spurs all linked with the player.Cole: Wants to sign a new deal to stay with Chelsea'I've never spoken publicly about contracts before,' he said.'I don't think contracts should really be discussed mid-season. I have always signed mine in the summer in the past.'But this time it's different. We can't seem to find common ground and it's distracting. At the moment there is no offer on the table, so I know where I stand.Cole added in the Sun: 'I still hope to talk in the summer.'Cole has missed much of this season with a serious knee injury, and has struggled to force his way into Carlo Ancelotti's team since returning.The Italian coach recently said he was '100 per cent certain' Cole would still be at the club next season.The midfielder has been with Chelsea since joining from West Ham in a £6.6million deal in 2003.He played a key role in helping the Blues to two successive Premier League titles under Jose Mourinho in 2005 and 2006. United poised to swoop for summer free agent Cole, if contract talks failJoe Cole faces Chelsea exit as Roman balks at wage demandsJoe Cole: I've got to prove myself again at Chelsea, but that doesn't scare me - I've been doing that since I was 16Branislav Ivanovic out for a month as Chelsea injury crisis growsGive Chelsea the Blues and join Barca! Robben dishes out advice to RiberyCHELSEA FC

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