Real Madrid to bid for Arsenal's Cole

Real Madrid are ready to offer Arsenal £10 million for left-back Ashley Cole.

The People says the Spanish kings are plotting their move for Cole as the long-term successor to the brilliant but ageing Roberto Carlos.

Cole has just signed a new deal at Highbury - after the Chelsea tapping scandal - but that is not preventing moves behind the scenes to make the dream deal happen.

Real believe Cole would move to La Liga and also think Arsenal could sell him at a decent price - even after securing his future with a fresh contract.