Source: Daily_Mail
Joe Cole set for Liverpool axe
Joe Cole is set to be axed by Liverpool after enduring a miserable season at Anfield.[LNB] The former England international has scored just three goals since he arrived on Merseyside on a free transfer last summer. [LNB] Head in hands: Cole has endured a tough time on Merseyside and looks set to leave in the summer [LNB]Cole, 29, was sent off on his debut in the 1-1 draw with Arsenal on the opening day of the Barclays Premier League season. And the former Chelsea man has made only seven League starts since. [LNB]'It's tough on Joe because he is a great kid. But things just haven't worked out for him', a Liverpool source told the Sun.[LNB]'Kenny is building a new Liverpool with the likes of Andy Carroll and Luis Suarez and he wants to bring in more new players in the summer. [LNB] On target: Cole scored only his second Premier League goal of the season in Saturday's 5-0 win over Birmingham [LNB]'And, unfortunately, that means Joe will be surplus to requirements.'[LNB] Liverpool are said to want at least ?10million for the former West Ham youngster.[LNB] Tottenham and West Ham are among his interested pursuers, although both are unlikely to fork out such a sum for a player who has struggled with form and injuries in recent seasons[LNB] Liverpool 5 Birmingham 0: Rodriguez nets hat-trick as Reds thump BluesI'm not a flop! Cole insists he can turn it around at Anfield despite slow startFrustrated Cole hoping to hammer home a point against his former club
