Joe Cole's Lille future in doubt

Joe Cole's future with Lille could reportedly depend on whether the French club can secure the Ligue 1 title this season.

The Liverpool striker, who moved to France on loan last summer, has expressed a desire to remain in France.

Club president Michel Seydoux has admitted, however, that he may not able to afford the England international's £90,000-a-week wages.

"It's rare that an England international comes to France and that he then publicly declares he wants to stay. We will see. I haven't found a machine yet that lets you make beautiful bank notes by pedalling. It's true that the league table will have a bearing on Lille's recruitment," he told reporters.

Lille currently occupy third spot in Ligue 1.