Wenger fearful Cole’s agent will lure him away

ARSENE WENGER has revealed his fear that Ashley Cole’s agent, Jonathan Barnett, is trying to lure the England full-back away from Arsenal.

The two-day hearing into Cole’s alleged tapping-up by Chelsea concluded yesterday, with the three-man panel expected to give their decision on June 1.

Gunners boss Wenger admitted his wish to appear at the hearing was foiled, although his defender appeared yesterday and Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein gave evidence on Tuesday.