Arsenal reject Juventus move for star
By European Football - June 7 2005
Arsenal has rejected a move by Italian Giants Juventus to take advantage of the current situation regarding Ashley Cole. Juve had an inquiry turned down, but Arsenal wants to hang on to the player and is refusing to hear any offers.
This could prove to be a gamble, for Cole could leave for free at the end of next season, and with a rumoured 18 million pound bid on its way from Barcelona, it could prove to be an expensive gamble if Cole does ultimately leave next summer for free.
A spokesman was quoted in the Daily Mirror as saying:
"David and he board believe time is a great healer. They knew Ashley would blow up after what happened and were prepared for that.
"What matters is they want to keep Ashley and if that means letting have his say in the heat of the moment, then that's what they will do."