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Cole to stay in England

ESPNsoccernet staff
July 1, 2010
Joe Cole is available on a free transfer after his contract with Chelsea expired on June 30 © Getty Images
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Joe Cole's agent has poured cold water over speculation linking the midfielder with a move to Italy, claiming he is still trying to negotiate a transfer with several English clubs.

While not revealing who the front runners were, agent David Giess told Soccernet: "Football is the most important thing to Joe and continuing to play in the Champions League is high on his priorities."

But Giess played down reports linking him with a move to AC Milan, revealing that it was "pure press speculation" and admitting that a move abroad was unlikely.

Cole is available on a free transfer after his contract with Chelsea expired on June 30 and he has been heavily linked with Manchester City, Tottenham, Arsenal and Manchester United - although United are believed to have withdrawn their interest.

With Manchester City unable to provide the level of football Cole craves, north London appears to be his most likely destination.

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