Departing West Ham United striker Carlton Cole wants a move to MLS. <br /><br />The Mirror says the former Chelsea and England hit-man, freed by West Ham after seven years at Upton Park, is heading for America - despite interest from the top flight.<br /><br />Southampton, Stoke and newly-promoted Hull are all keen to offer Cole, 29, deals following his release by the Hammers.<br /><br />Leeds and relegated QPR, who will be Championship rivals next season, also want to sign the Croydon-born striker.<br /><br />But Cole, who notched 57 goals in 237 outings for the Hammers, has decided to continue his career in the United States.<br /><br />DC United, San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo are all ready to tempt Cole with a lucrative contract offer, but LA Galaxy is his preferred destination.<br /><br /><b>Tribalfootball.com</b><br /><br />Photo Credit<i>: fifa.neoseeker.com</i>