Ashley Cole is battling to convince Chelsea about a new contract.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has admitted he's preferring Cesar Azpilicueta ahead of Cole.

The Daily Mail says with seven months left on his existing deal, the powers that be - Mourinho included - are weighing up whether Cole, who is 33 next month, is worth another lucrative contract.

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