Mourinho doesn't know over Arsenal transfer

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has admitted he doesn't know whether Arsenal defender Ashley Cole is close or far to a move to the club.

There has been much speculation regarding the left back and there's a very good chance he'll be on his way out. There have been reports that Arsenal offered Cole to Newcastle, but they were having none of it.

Now Mourinho insists he has no idea about the negotiations with Cole, but he's happy with the way Bridge is playing.

"I don't know if he (Cole) is close or far," said Mourinho to Sky Sports.

"I have no idea about that, I don't know about the negotiations so I cannot tell you.

"All I know is that Bridge played a good game, he is improving a lot and I am happy with his performance and I am happy to have Boulahrouz, as he is a multi-functional player who gives us security."