Burnley boss to speak to Cole's agent over weekend
10:21am Friday 9th May 2008
BURNLEY manager Owen Coyle is set to hold talks with Andrew Cole's representative over the weekend following the striker's release from Sunderland.
The 36-year-old was told by Black Cats boss Roy Keane yesterday that, after just one season, his services were no longer required at the Stadium of Light.
But that has given Coyle the green light to attempt to persuade the former Manchester United and England front man against thoughts of retirement and continue his stint at Turf Moor, which produced six goals in eight starts during a three-month loan spell.
In the meantime, the Clarets boss was due to speak with Jon Harley today to see if the left back was any closer to deciding whether or not to accept the terms offered earlier this week.
Brian Jensen, David Unsworth and James O'Connor are expected to respond next week, following an end-of-season break.