Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole has signalled his desire to remain in France with Lille beyond the end of the season.

The 30-year-old joined the French side on a season-long loan from Liverpool in the summer, and has reportedly told friends he would be happy to prolong his stay.

"Joe is really enjoying his football with Lille and loving life in France so he's thinking that he could end up staying there for the long run," a source close to the midfielder stated.

"No firm decisions have been made over his future but the way things are going I can see him staying with Lille for quite a while.

"He has got a smile on his face, which is great. All along he's been saying that he would stay if he was happy and he could not be happier with Lille."

Cole has scored twice in ten league games for the French side this season.