Joe Cole is reportedly preparing to leave West Ham United in January.

The 32-year-old was visibly furious with being substituted after just 36 minutes in the Hammers' 3-0 defeat to Chelsea last Saturday.

The creative midfielder was said to be so unhappy with manager Sam Allardyce's decision that he is now considering his future with the club, according to the Daily Mail.

Cole's contract runs out in the summer, but a cut-price move in the winter transfer window could now materialise.