King Kenny set to wield axe on Kop flop Cole as Reds boss plans summer clearout

By SPORTSMAIL REPORTER Last updated at 2:18
AM on 26th April 2011
Joe Cole is set to be axed by Liverpool after
enduring a miserable season at Anfield.
The former England international has scored just
three goals since he arrived on Merseyside on a
free transfer last summer.

Cole, 29, was sent off on his debut in the 1-1 draw
with Arsenal on the opening day of the Barclays
Premier League season. And the former Chelsea
man has made only seven League starts since.
'It's tough on Joe because he is a great kid. But
things just haven't worked out for him', a
Liverpool source told the Sun.
'Kenny is building a new Liverpool with the likes
of Andy Carroll and Luis Suarez and he wants to
bring in more new players in the summer.
Premier League goal of the season in
Saturday's 5-0 win over Birmingham
'And, unfortunately, that means Joe will be
surplus to requirements.'
Liverpool are said to want at least£10 million for
the former West Ham youngster.
Tottenham and West Ham are among his
interested pursuers, although both are unlikely to
fork out such a sum for a player who has
struggled with form and injuries in recent
seasons