Kenyon confident of Cole capture

CHELSEA chief executive Peter Kenyon is hopeful of landing Ashley Cole before the transfer window closes next Thursday — with or without William Gallas as part of the deal.

The Cole saga has again rumbled on all summer, with the Arsenal and England left-back a long-time target of Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho.

In return, Gunners manager Arsene Wenger is hoping to lure the out-of-favour Gallas to the Emirates Stadium, with one offer already having been rejected by the Blues.