FORMER West Ham United striker Carlton Cole is on the verge of joining Crystal Palace on a one-year deal, according to reports this afternoon.
The 29-year-old is due to undergo a medical at Selhurst Park on Wednesday, according to Sky Sports.
Cole, who has also played for Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Charlton during his career, has been a free agent since being released by the Hammers at the end of last season.
Three weeks ago the Advertiser reported the Eagles were interested in the England international target man, having received information from a strong source close to the player, but Palace chairman Steve Parish later played down this talk, saying the club hadn't spoken to the player.
We'll have more on this story as we get it.
