Sunderland's Lamine Kone has reportedly submitted a transfer request, as Everton look to swoop.
Days before the start of the Premier League season, Lamine Kone has reportedly asked to leave Sunderland, with Everton believed to be chasing his signature.
The Ivory Coast defender, who is under contract until June 2020, claimed an expected improvement to his deal has not materialised, prompting him to try and force a move.
"At the end of the season I was told by the club that I would be offered a new contract. Following numerous phone conversation and face-to-face meetings, the latest of which took place today with [manager] David Moyes and [chief executive] Martin Bain, no contract has been forthcoming," he was quoted as saying by Sky Sports.