Joe Cole Set for West Ham Move

After undergoing a medical, Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole is set to complete a move to West Ham on Friday, who have confirmed Yossi Benayoun has returned to his parent club Chelsea.

Cole, 31, has started only nine Premier League games since he signed for Liverpool from Chelsea in the summer of 2010, with the player sent out on loan to Lille last season.

Having begun his career at West Ham, the Englishman appears set to return to Upton Park as the Hammers aim to seal a deal before midday on Friday ahead of Saturday's FA Cup tie with Manchester United.

It is understood that Liverpool would pay Cole a negotiated settlement in order to get his estimated £100,000-a-week salary off the wage bill and West Ham owner David Gold's son Jack seemed to confirm the deal on Thursday when he tweeted: "Joe cole is now a #whu player ones again #hammercominghome."

Benayoun, meanwhile, has returned to Chelsea, having joined West Ham on loan at the start of the season only to see the switch plagued by injuries.

"West Ham United can confirm that the loan of @YossiBenayoun15 has ended and he has returned to @chelseafc," a statement on West Ham's Twitter feed read.

"The club would like to thank Yossi for his efforts during his second spell with the Hammers and wish him the best of luck for his future career."

Benayoun made six appearances under Sam Allardyce during his second spell at Upton Park, having previously been with the club from 2005 to 2007.

Liverpool Announce Signing of Daniel Sturridge

Daniel Sturridge completed a move from Chelsea to Liverpool on a long-term contract, Liverpool confirmed Wednesday.

The striker leaves Chelsea after 3 1/2 years at the club, during which he started 49 games with 47 appearances as a substitute. He scored 24 goals.

The 23-year-old signed a long-term contract at Anfield after struggling for game time at Stamford Bridge. He became Liverpool's first signing of the January transfer window.

"I am humbled and happy to be here," said Sturridge. "Brendan Rodgers said he sees me here for a long time, and I also see myself here for a long time. I've not signed here to play for a couple of years and then move on.

Sturridge joined from Manchester City in the summer of 2009 as a 19-year-old.

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