Cole enters Cherries talks
Rumours have been rife on the internet this evening that a deal for the Hammers loyalist may be underway.
And ClaretandHugh can confirm from a well placed Upton Park source that talks between the Cole and the Cherries are being held.
Manager Eddie Howe is very keen to sign the player and Cole has to decide whether he’s ready to drop down a level with an accompanying cut in wages.
However, given there was little interest last summer before he returned to the Boleyn, he may believe that a two or three year deal is worth taking at this stage of his career.
ClaretandHugh’s source told us exclusively: “They like him and they are talking to him but the big question is can they afford him?”