Sunderland boss Roy Keane has made a £2m move for West Ham striker Carlton Cole, according to reports.
The former England under-21 striker has struggled to hold down a place in the Hammers' line-up and will be allowed to leave the club in the summer, says the Mirror.
Sunderland will have to see off interest from Celtic and Middlesborough to secure the services of the former Chelsea player.
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