West Ham United are considering a bid from Liverpool for striker Carlton Cole.

Sky Sports News says Liverpool have made an offer for the England international, which West Ham are now considering.

Reports suggest that Liverpool are prepared to offer Ryan Babel, who has been linked with Tottenham, in a part-exchange deal and they will now hope to push through an agreement before Tuesday's transfer deadline at 6pm.

Liverpool are turning to Cole after drawing a blank in their pursuit of Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez.