Arsenal boss: Cole out until saga over
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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he won't consider Ashley Cole for selection until his transfer saga with Chelsea is over - one way, or the other.
The Gunners face Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League on Wednesday followed by a trip to Manchester City three days later but, like Saturday, the wantaway left-back will not be included.
Chelsea are finally hoping to wrap up a £19million deal for the England ace this week but if Cole, 25, remains at Ashburton Grove after the transfer window, he will again be in the frame to play for Arsenal.
Wenger claims the champions have yet to make an official bid. He said: "As long as the case is not definitely closed I will not play him. It doesn't concern me too much.
"If nothing happens by the end of next week it's over. But I'm very sceptical it will happen now."
The Gunners face Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League on Wednesday followed by a trip to Manchester City three days later but, like Saturday, the wantaway left-back will not be included.
Chelsea are finally hoping to wrap up a £19million deal for the England ace this week but if Cole, 25, remains at Ashburton Grove after the transfer window, he will again be in the frame to play for Arsenal.
Wenger claims the champions have yet to make an official bid. He said: "As long as the case is not definitely closed I will not play him. It doesn't concern me too much.
"If nothing happens by the end of next week it's over. But I'm very sceptical it will happen now."
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