Sunderland boss David Moyes insists he wants to hold on to Lamine Kone amid interest from former club Everton.
Lamine Kone "will stay" at Sunderland according to manager David Moyes, despite rumours of an impending exit.
Premier League rivals Everton have put in a bid for the 27-year-old, but Moyes wants to keep hold of the central defender.
While he confirmed the bid has not been turned down by the Sunderland board, Moyes insists he wants to keep Kone at the Stadium of Light.
"Kone will stay," he said. "The offer's been rejected by me, yes.