Chelsea Striker Linked To Villa

Last updated : 18 June 2004 By Paul Doherty.
Cole spent most of last season on loan at Charlton Athletic and although he was expected to sign another season long loan deal at The Valley he has expressed a desire to return to Stamford Bridge.

This news seems to have alerted numerous clubs to the loan signing of the 20-year-old centre-forward with Villa amongst the names been banded about.