West Ham United have slapped a £15 million price-tag on striker Carlton Cole.

The Telegraph says the Hammers have rejected bids from Fulham, Birmingham City and Stoke City for striker Cole.

It is understood that all the offers have fallen well short of the £15 million West Ham want for the 26 year-old.

There has been talk of interest in him from Arsenal and Aston Villa but only bids from the three other Premier League clubs, and according to sources, one from abroad have been lodged.

The fact that the identity of the foreign club has not been disclosed suggests it is closest to West Ham's asking price and a deal might still be done.