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Cole closes in on move to West Ham from Liverpool

Joe Cole had been with Liverpool since 2010.

Joe Cole had been with Liverpool since 2010.

Joe Cole is closing in on a move from Liverpool to West Ham to end his lackluster spell at Anfield.

The former England midfielder joined Liverpool on a free transfer from Chelsea before the 2010-11 season, but struggled to break into the side and spent most of last season on loan at French club Lille.

The 31-year-old Cole has not started a Premier League game this season, and Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers confirmed Wednesday that the player is in talks with West Ham about a return to the club where his career began.

Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp, who worked with Cole at West Ham, has also been pursuing him.

Redknapp said Wednesday: "I thought he was coming for sure, then West Ham came in today.''

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