AS Roma are willing to break the bank for Chelsea icon Ashley Cole
The Sunday Telegraph says the prospect of playing in the Champions League next season has given Roma a huge advantage in their attempts to sign the 33-year-old.
Roma finished second in Serie A last season to seal their return to Europe's top competition and have offered Cole a mammoth salary.
Cole's final contract at Chelsea was worth around £150,000 a week and Roma are prepared to offer a similar amount.
