Cole fears he will be the next one through the West Ham exit door

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Cole, 24, was hoping to tie-up a new long-term contract but talks have stalled and the striker believes he may be another player earmarked for sale as the club continues to streamline their budget following Anton Ferdinad's departure to Sunderland.

Exit strategy: Carlton Cole has seen talks about a new contract break down.

While boss Alan Curbishley has insisted no more players will leave, his mood will not have been lightened by defender Matthew Upson's reaction to fans who chanted 'You're getting sacked in the morning' at the managerduring Wenesday's Carling Cup tie against Macclesfield.

'I wasn't surprised,' said Upson. 'I think the fans had every right to be a little bit impatient.

'They have every right to be frustrated and if they're angry at the manager, then that's just something he needs to deal with.'

Cole was the subject of a bid from Sunderland recently, while Hamburg have also shown interest.

More ominously perhaps for West Ham is the pending verdict next month on their legal battle with Sheffield United over the Carlos Tevez affair.

Sheffield chairman Kevin McCabe, who is claiming up to £50m in compensation for the loss of their Premier League place two seasons ago, is confident of winning a case that has the potential to pile even more pressure on Upton Park's fragile finances.