11:59am Thursday 8th May 2008
By Suzanne Geldard
ANDREW Cole has been released by Sunderland.
Manager Roy Keane's decision not to offer the striker a new contract could pave the way for the 36-year-old to make a permanent switch to Burnley, where he spent the last three months of the season on loan.
The former Manchester United and England marksman is wanted by Clarets boss Owen Coyle after scoring six goals in eight starts.
Stanislav Varga, who also arrived at Turf Moor on loan from the Black Cats in January, makes up a quartet of experienced players who have not been offered new deals.
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