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Sunderland boss David Moyes blasts Jeremain Lens for 'disrespectful' comments

David Moyes has accused midfielder Jeremain Lens of being "disgracefully disrespectful" to Sunderland after apparently claiming he might get the move he wants if they are relegated.

The 29-year-old Dutchman is currently on loan at Turkish club Fenerbahce under former Black Cats Boss Dick Advocaat, the man who brought him to the Stadium of Light in an £8million switch from Dynamo Kiev in July 2015, and earning rave reviews for his performances.

Advocaat is keen to strike a permanent deal for Lens and Sunderland are prepared to offload the player, who failed to make a lasting impact during his 13 months on Wearside, although no agreement is yet in place.