West Ham United have rejected a £3 million offer from Stoke City for Carlton Cole.
The Sun says Potters boss Tony Pulis believes he can revive the 27-year-old striker's career after the Hammers dropped out of the Premier League last season.
The Londoners would receive more than the initial £3m for the England international once appearances and other incentives come into play - but still rejected the offer.
Pulis has told Birmingham to take it or leave it after they refused his £16m bid for Scott Dann and Cameron Jerome.
