Ashley Cole 'begs Cheryl to see him'

Ashley Cole has reportedly made a last-ditch attempt to save his marriage by begging estranged wife Cheryl to meet him.

The Chelsea footballer is currently staying at a French sports clinic to undergo treatment on a broken ankle, but he wants to see Cheryl as soon as he returns to the UK, according to The Mirror.

A source told the newspaper: "He wants to state his case and explain why he deserves another chance. Cheryl is in two minds. Her heart says 'yes' but her head says 'no'. She's so confused."

The X Factor judge recently announced that she had dumped Ashley following a series of allegations that he had been unfaithful.

"For the first time, Ashley is aware of the seriousness of what he's done," the insider added. "He knows that he has messed this up royally.

"All the boys have been telling him he's an idiot and that he's blown the best thing that has ever happened to him. His football mates say she is the fittest woman in Britain and he's been a mug. Ashley is filled with remorse."

Yesterday, reports claimed that Cheryl wanted to arrange a divorce as quickly as possible, allowing her to "press on with life and move on".