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Stoke City prepare ambitious £8 million bid to acquire West Ham United striker Carlton Cole - report
18 Jul 2010 12:59:00
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Stoke City look set to launch an ambitious swoop for West Ham United striker Carlton Cole, as they seek to inject some much needed firepower into their ranks before the season gets underway.
According to The People, Potter's boss Tony Pulis is a keen admirer of Cole's talents and it is believed that Stoke chairman Peter Coates will provide a transfer budget of £8 million to land his man.
The England international has looked sharp in pre-season training despite recent knee problems, and Stoke are said to be keen on clarifying the extent of the injury before making a concrete bid.
Pulis is also thought to be chasing Tottenham Hotspur midfielder David Bentley, although it's speculated he is fighting a losing battle, as the former Blackburn Rovers man favours a move to Aston Villa.
However, Stoke should have more joy in trying to persuade Ivory Coast left-back Siaka Tiene to the Britannia Stadium.
The 28-year-old plays for French side Valenciennes but wants to come to England, and following his displays at World Cup 2010, he's alerted several European clubs into acquiring his services.
The versatile performer, who can also act as a holding midfielder, is thought to be valued in the region of £1.2m.
Pulis is also ready to offload James Beattie in a bid to see the problematic striker rekindle his career elsewhere, after failing to reconcile their differences following a dressing room bust-up last season. However, Pulis is only willing to let Beattie leave for around £1.5m.
Stoke City look set to launch an ambitious swoop for West Ham United striker Carlton Cole, as they seek to inject some much needed firepower into their ranks before the season gets underway.
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According to The People, Potter's boss Tony Pulis is a keen admirer of Cole's talents and it is believed that Stoke chairman Peter Coates will provide a transfer budget of £8 million to land his man.
The England international has looked sharp in pre-season training despite recent knee problems, and Stoke are said to be keen on clarifying the extent of the injury before making a concrete bid.
Pulis is also thought to be chasing Tottenham Hotspur midfielder David Bentley, although it's speculated he is fighting a losing battle, as the former Blackburn Rovers man favours a move to Aston Villa.
However, Stoke should have more joy in trying to persuade Ivory Coast left-back Siaka Tiene to the Britannia Stadium.
The 28-year-old plays for French side Valenciennes but wants to come to England, and following his displays at World Cup 2010, he's alerted several European clubs into acquiring his services.
The versatile performer, who can also act as a holding midfielder, is thought to be valued in the region of £1.2m.
Pulis is also ready to offload James Beattie in a bid to see the problematic striker rekindle his career elsewhere, after failing to reconcile their differences following a dressing room bust-up last season. However, Pulis is only willing to let Beattie leave for around £1.5m.
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