I’m not here for the cash, declares new Red Cole

LIVERPOOL midfielder Joe Cole is looking forward to the challenge of playing for his new club, insisting his move to Merseyside was decided purely on football terms.

Much was made of the wage demands — reportedly £90,000-a-week — the England international was making, having become a free agent following his release from Chelsea.

And having previously played for West Ham, he was expected to remain in London, with Arsenal and Tottenham both interested, but was convinced Anfield was the place to start afresh.