Ashley Cole is likely to wait until the end of the season before deciding on whether to extend his Chelsea career.
The veteran left-back has been ousted as the club's first-choice by Cesar Azpilicueta this season.
Out of favour: Ashley Cole has been reduced to a bit-part role at Chelsea
Nevertheless, Jose Mourinho has made it clear Cole will be offered a new 12 month deal despite his lack of playing time.
But Cole will not be short of options when his Chelsea deal expires this summer and the 33-year-old wants to bide his time in making a decision on his future.
First choice: Jose Mourinho has preferred Cesar Azpilicueta to Ashley Cole (right) this season
Chelsea will make a new left-back, namely Southamptons' Luke Shaw, a
priority transfer target this summer, meaning Cole is unlikely to play
for the Blues regularly next season.
And Cole must decide whether he wants to play a bit-part role at Stamford Bridge next year or move on.
The veteran left-back has been ousted as the club's first-choice by Cesar Azpilicueta this season.
Out of favour: Ashley Cole has been reduced to a bit-part role at Chelsea
But Cole will not be short of options when his Chelsea deal expires this summer and the 33-year-old wants to bide his time in making a decision on his future.
First choice: Jose Mourinho has preferred Cesar Azpilicueta to Ashley Cole (right) this season
And Cole must decide whether he wants to play a bit-part role at Stamford Bridge next year or move on.
