British clubs will compete with foreigners for the signature of free agent Carlton Cole.<br /><br /><i>The Mail on Sunday</i> says Istanbul rivals&nbsp; - Besiktas and Galatasaray - are among the suitors interested in the acquisition of the former West Ham attacker. <br /><br />Earlier this month, <i>The Sun </i>linked Cole with a move to West Brom and Celtic in the summer transfer market.<br /><br />The 29 - year - old's contract was not renewed by West Ham at the end of the 2012 - 2013 season.<br /><br />Calrton Cole previously represented Chelsea, Aston Villa, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Charlton Athletic in addition to his stint with the Hammers. <br /><br /><i>Photo Credit:&nbsp; fifa.neoseeker.com</i><br />