Sunderland have brought in a number of summer arrivals this transfer window, but are still looking to offload a few of their want-away players.
Sunderland have had a successful summer transfer window ahead of their League One season, which starts this weekend against Charlton Athletic.
The Black Cats have brought in a number of reinforcements ahead of their third tier challenge; something they have not faced for 30 years.
However, in order for Jack Ross’s squad to be fully complete, certain players must still depart, including Lamine Kone, who Sunderland should be demanding at least £8million for.
Kone’s first season on Wearside started in 2016 and his career with the Black Cats got off to a flyer when his side beat Manchester United at home, with the 29-year-old also contributing with a goal.
However, after back-to-back relegations, Kone’s time with the Wearside club is almost up, with Turkish side Trabzonspor reportedly interested in buying the player.
The Ivory Coast international has made 69 appearances with Sunderland and has scored three goals, two of which came when Sunderland completed another relegation survival from the Premier League against Everton in the 2015/16 campaign.
Suggestions that the former Lorient man was to leave Wearside for a hefty fee seem something of a distant memory for Sunderland fans, especially after two dismal campaigns that have ended in relegation.
However, despite such a fall from grace in his time in the North-East, Kone still possesses excellent footballing ability; something that warrants a price-tag of at least £8million in the current market.
Ross would surely be happy to cash in on Kone, but questions remain whether or not the defender can be moved within the little time that remains before the summer transfer window slams shut.
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