Jonathan Barnett (Cole's agent) refutes Chelsea's claim that he set up the meeting:
"Unsubstantiated accusations have been made against my client, which are totally wrong and incorrect.
"I am happy to confirm, on the record, that the accusations levelled at Ashley are entirely false.
''Not only that, they are both appalling and offensive.
"As a result, he has been subjected to an intolerable level of pressure I find wholly unacceptable.
"Ashley has been asked to attend the Premier League inquiry to present evidence tomorrow [Sunday].
"I am happy to confirm he will honour that obligation and assist fully with their investigation.
"Most crucially, he will also honour their request that all matters before the inquiry remain private and confidential.
''I am also appalled to read the accusations that have been made against me personally in various papers - and I refute them completely.
"For it to be suggested that I cynically set up a meeting with Chelsea and dragged them to it almost against their will is, quite frankly, ludicrous.
"When I gave my evidence to the inquiry I was respectfully reminded that the proceedings were confidential.
"I have respected that. Everything I told the inquiry has remained between them and me.
"I continue to have faith in the impartiality and fairness of the inquiry and hope that whatever decision they reach will not be affected by the grossly inaccurate reports which have appeared."