Chelsea are confident of seeing off any bid from Real Madrid for fullback Ashley Cole. The Telegraph says Chelsea believe they are well positioned to resist interest in Cole from Real Madrid, even if the England defender decides he wants a new challenge abroad.
Cole's displeasure at the intense media focus on his private life in England has raised hopes in Madrid that a deal is possible this summer, with Real goalkeeper Iker Casillas saying he was "confident" that a deal could be done that would reunite the defender with former boss Jose Mourinho.
Chelsea, though, have had no indication from Cole that he wants to leave, and manager Carlo Ancelotti still regards the England left-back as integral to his plans for next season.
Cole signed a new four-year contract only last September, although the interest from Madrid could still be used to negotiate improved terms.
