Joe Cole hints at longer Lille stay

Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole has suggested that he may prolong his loan spell at Lille.

The 30-year-old has agreed to stay with the French outfit until the end of the season.

However, the former Chelsea player has hinted that he could be in France for longer than first thought.

"For now, I am very happy here, my family is happy," he told France Football.

"Throughout my career I have never negotiated my contract during the season.

"When May comes, we will sit down and discuss. If I'm still happy here, I'll stay."

Lille are currently third in the Ligue 1 table.