The Daily Mail reports this morning that Liverpool will look to sign Joe Cole , who looks unlikely to sign a new contract with Chelsea and will be available on a Bosman free transfer.
Although the 28 year-old has made it clear that he would like to stay at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea chief Roman Abramovich is looking to curb spending on exorbitant wages and is resisting Cole's demands.
It is thought that Liverpool would have to pay Cole around £6.2million a year in wages — £120,000 a week.
However, it appears that Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is looking to instill a greater English spine into the club and he has already signed promising English youngsters Raheem Sterling from QPR and Jonjo Shelvey from Charlton.
Although Liverpool have failed to qualify for next season's Champions League, Cole would likely see a move to Anfield as an excellent option if Chelsea continue to refuse his demands.
However, the continuing uncertainly over the future of the club and a bid from either Tottenham or Manchester City guaranteeing Champions League football could scupper Liverpool's plans.
Although the 28 year-old has made it clear that he would like to stay at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea chief Roman Abramovich is looking to curb spending on exorbitant wages and is resisting Cole's demands.
It is thought that Liverpool would have to pay Cole around £6.2million a year in wages — £120,000 a week.
However, it appears that Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is looking to instill a greater English spine into the club and he has already signed promising English youngsters Raheem Sterling from QPR and Jonjo Shelvey from Charlton.
Although Liverpool have failed to qualify for next season's Champions League, Cole would likely see a move to Anfield as an excellent option if Chelsea continue to refuse his demands.
However, the continuing uncertainly over the future of the club and a bid from either Tottenham or Manchester City guaranteeing Champions League football could scupper Liverpool's plans.
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