Analysing the transfer gossip – 29th July (Part Two): Bale, Pastore, Bent and more

Former West Ham striker Carlton Cole, 29, is set to join French side St Etienne after failing to agree terms on a free transfer to Crystal Palace.

Full story: The Sun

What’s the story? Aubameyang becomes Carlton Cole? PSG get Cavani, Monaco get Falcao. Erm…

Does it make sense? I guess he could bully a few French defences and maybe grab some goals but he’s a big big downgrade on Aubameyang.

Is the price right? Free is always OK, as long as his wage isn’t too big.

Will it happen? 8/10 – It’s bizarre enough that it might be true.