Joe Cole signing is big boost for Liverpool: Ian Rush

Joe Cole

Rush feels it has enhanced Hodgson's reputation even before a ball has been kicked.

"Liverpool might not have been successful as we would have liked to have been recently but this shows we can still attract top names, whether that's an England international or a foreign international," Rush said.

"We've got a great new manager in Roy Hodgson and he knows what he wants and he can talk these players into signing for our club. This is the signing supporters wanted and it's a big boost for them. I think this sends a sign out to Liverpool supporters that the club do mean business," he added.

The former Chelsea star has agreed personal terms on a four-year contract and will undergo a medical over the next two days.

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