TRANSFER rumours are circulating that West Ham could be set to make a sensational move to bring back former trainee and star player Joe Cole to Upton Park.
Since Phil Scolari took over as manager at Chelsea, Cole isn't thought to be guarnteed a starting role. And if this remains the case when the campaign kicks off at the weekend, then this could spark interest from the Hammers in the England international, who is sure to want to play regular first team football.
Cole moved to Chelsea in 2003 following West Ham's relegation from the Premier League in a £6million deal, and he has since appeared over 200 times for the Blues. However, he is destined to spend much of the upcoming season on the bench for Chelsea, so a move to another Premier League club may be the best option. Not only would a return to Upton Park please fans, it would help to ease some of the Hammers' injury woes, with influential players such as Craig Bellamy sidelined for the start of the season.
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