Harry Redknapp denies Carlton Cole interest

Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp has revealed that he has not registered an interest in West Ham United forward Carlton Cole.

Cole had been linked with a move to Loftus Road after Redknapp spoke highly of the striker, but the Hoops boss has insisted that the 30-year-old will not be moving to the Championship.

The former Hammers boss told reporters: "He belongs to West Ham, so as far as I am concerned, he is a West Ham player.

"We've had no contact with Carlton Cole's agent or with Sam Allardyce or with anyone at West Ham.

"I was asked a question about whether I liked Carlton Cole, and I said that he was a good player, but that was it."

West Ham chief Sam Allardyce revealed earlier on Friday that the club are hoping to agree a new contract with the former England international.