Joe Cole is wanted by Harry Redknapp to save QPR from the drop. The relegation-threatened club will explore the option of taking the former England international on loan until the end of the season when the transfer window re-opens. The midfielder is an outcast at Liverpool under Brendan Rodgers and needs a fresh challenge elsewhere. Heading south? Joe Cole is a January target for QPR That...Full Story »

TOP KOP ... Brendan Rodgers with Steven Gerrard and Joe Cole (right) in training yesterday BRENDAN RODGERS is thankful that Liverpool’s owners do not have the same trigger-happy finger as Roman Abramovich. Rodgers was preparing his side for tonight’s clash with Young Boys as Champions League-winner Roberto Di Matteo became the latest former Chelsea manager. With progress to the ...Full Story »

Just before half time and Joe Cole was already trending on Twitter. Strange that, because he hadn't done very much. That’s the point. Sean Lawrence, an Everton supporter, sent this verdict to his followers (@SeanyBoyoEFC). ‘Contrasts - 31 year old Leon Osman receives his first England call up today. Meanwhile its Joe Cole's 31st Birthday and his careers dead!’ Poor Joe. ...Full Story »

WALK THIS WAY ... Steven Gerrard and Joe Cole warm up yesterday BRENDAN RODGERS is ready to gamble with Liverpool’s derby dream in a bid to save their European one. The Reds lie third in Group A after Udinese’s smash-and-grab win at Anfield three weeks ago. And they cannot afford another slip-up against Anzhi Makhachkala tonight. Now Kop boss Rodgers will pitch his first-team big...Full Story »

Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole made his comeback from a hamstring injury on Monday, appearing and scoring for the Reds' Under-21 side. The 30-year-old midfielder, who spent last season on loan at Ligue 1 side Lille, has been on the sidelines for six weeks after aggravating a hamstring strain during the Anfield club's opening-day clash with West Brom. Cole suffered the hamstring strain during Br...Full Story »

The Uruguay international has praised the attacker's positive attitude, and feels the former Real Madrid forward will only become more important Walter Gargano has hailed Antonio Cassano's positive influence at Inter, and believes the tricky forward will only further improve once he approaches full match fitness. Cassano has developed into an important first team member since he joined the N...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed that Joe Cole has returned to training with the first-team squad, but Lucas Leiva is still some way off a return to match action. Cole has not featured for the Reds after aggravating a hamstring injury against West Brom on the first day of the season, with Lucas tearing a thigh muscle in the opening stages of the 2-2 draw against Manchester City at...Full Story »

Maiden Serie A goals from Egidio Arevalo Rios and Marco Sau saw Palermo and Cagliari share a point in a 1-1 draw at the Stadio Renzo Barbera tonight. The Uruguayan scored five minutes before half time to give Palermo the lead, but Sau's reply two minutes from the end meant both sides failed to get the win they were looking for. The 1-1 draw leaves both island clubs still searching for their fi...Full Story »

Joe Cole could be set for a shock return to West Ham before the end of the transfer window. The Liverpool midfielder has struggled to make an impact at Anfield since moving up north from Chelsea three years ago. And with Brendan Rodgers radically altering the club’s playing style it is believed he is keen to offload a lot of the squad he has inherited from previous regimes. Cole is be...Full Story »

Walter Gargano: Has joined Inter on loan with view to permanent deal Inter Milan have signed Uruguay midfielder Walter Gargano on a season-long loan deal from Serie A rivals Napoli, with the option to sign him permanently next summer. The 28-year-old has agreed terms on a four-year contract if the arrangement is made full-time. Gargano makes the move to the Giuseppe Meazza after five seasons ...Full Story »