Roy Hodgson has confirmed he is in the market for a new striker amid reports Liverpool are holding talks with West Ham about Carlton Cole.
According to Sky Sports News, Liverpool made an enquiry about the Hammers striker over the weekend and are now in 'early talks' as they continue their search for extra firepower before the transfer window closes on Tuesday. Speaking after the victory over West Brom, Hodgson told Liverpool's official website: "We've got space to add a player. We'd like another striker, we've said that all along and there's no point me denying it. But we still haven't found the right man and time is running out for us."
Hammers boss Avram Grant has previously stated that he does not want to sell the striker, while Cole himself has declared that he expects to stay at Upton Park.
But it is not surprising that the 26-year-old has attracted interest after establishing himself as an effective Premier League performer.
Cole and his West Ham team-mates have had little success this season, though, losing their first three games to lie bottom of the table.
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