Magpies go for Ashley Cole

By Football Italia staff

Roma look ready to release Ashley Cole for a return to England with Newcastle United.

According to the Daily Star newspaper, the 34-year-old is a transfer target for Steve McClaren.

His contract with Roma runs to June 2016, but Cole has struggled to make any impact at the Stadio Olimpico.

He managed just 11 Serie A appearances, three in the Champions League and two for the Coppa Italia, without providing a goal or assist.

The ex-Chelsea full-back had been a free agent when he arrived from Chelsea last summer.

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