The agent of Carlton Cole has claimed that the West Ham United striker is "keeping his options open" amid rumours of a move away from the club.
Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Queens Park Rangers are all reported to be monitoring the 30-year-old's transfer situation.
Despite ongoing talks between Cole and West Ham, Saif Rubie admits that the forward could leave Upton Park when his current deal expires at the end of the January.
"It is correct that West Ham have made contact about extending Carlton's deal which is due to expire later this month," Sky Sports News quotes Rubie as saying.
"Carlton wants to help West Ham get out of trouble and stay in the Premier League, but the deal has to be right for him.
"There has been interest in Carlton from other clubs and he is keeping his options open."
Cole has scored three goals in 12 games for West Ham so far this season.
