The former Arsenal and Chelsea defender is currently a free agent.
A host of English clubs are among the favourites to sign Ashley Cole on a free transfer following his departure from LA Galaxy.
If you exclude the MLS side from the market, Aston Villa are his most likely destination according to the bookies. They make it 5/2 he teams up with ex-teammate John Terry at Villa Park.
A reunion with another ex-Chelsea teammate Frank Lampard could also be on the cards with Derby priced up at 12/1 to sign the left back.
West Ham have developed a penchant for signing full backs who are past their sell by date in recent years – see Pablo Zabaleta and Patrice Evra – and so the 8/1 about the Premier League side may not be as far-fetched as it first looks.
If you think a return to England won’t be an option for the Arsenal academy graduate, you can get any Chinese Super League club at 6/1, A League Club at 12/1 or just 4/1 he signs for no club and retires.
Oddschecker spokesman, George Elek: 'Namesake and former teammate Joe Cole may have recently announced his retirement, but there are no signs that Ashley is planning on doing the same which could alert a host of Premier League clubs. Villa are short at left-back so that is a move which could make sense.'
