Wednesday's football rumour mill
Cole might be on his way to Liverpool
Wednesday, 11, Nov 2009 10:08
By Darren Estwick.
Carlton Cole's incredible transformation from journeyman striker to a very passable impression of Didier Drogba is set to secure him a move to troubled Liverpool in January.
Rafael Benitez will spend the bulk of his transfer kitty on a man he hopes will begin to fill the void left when star striker Fernando Torres is out injured.
A move for Cole would result in his second stint at a 'big four' club following his younger days at Chelsea.
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has been told he needs to sell before he is allowed to buy. Rumours persist that the Spurs boss may be casting an eye at Victor Moses, who plays for Crystal Palace, but any move will need to be financed thorough departures.
One person who is definitely on his way out of White Hart Lane is Roman Pavlyuchenko, who is a near certainty to join Zenit St Petersburg for around £10m.
The agent of Yaya Toure has confirmed that his client will in all probability leave Barcelona in the summer - but will not be joining Manchester City.
The midfielder's availability will now put Manchester United and Chelsea on high alert.
The Robinho saga continues to rumble on following the Brazilian's protests that he cannot stand another week in Manchester. Barcelona are still the favourites to sign the forward, who would love to return to Spain.