Spurs boss confirms Cole talks

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has confirmed he is hopeful of landing England midfielder Joe Cole.

Redknapp has held talks with the 28-year-old, who is available on a free transfer after his contract at Chelsea expired earlier this summer.

“You know he’s got lots of options, I think quite a few clubs want him,” said Redknapp.

“I had a great relationship with him as a kid; I signed him when he was 11 years of age.

“As I said before he lived for football, he was the best schoolboy footballer I have ever seen without a doubt.

“He has still got that enthusiasm I think, but whether there is a chance of getting him, I feel there is a chance.

“I don’t think it will be easy, but I think we have got as good a chance as anybody.”

[Source: The Sun]