Trabzonspor have set their sights on Sunderland star defender Lamine Kone.
The Black Sea based side are keen to strengthen their squad over the summer as they look to maintain a title challenge this season.
According to the Trabzon based outlet 61Saat, Trabzonspor have enquired about the availability of the 29-year-old.
Kone has been linked with a move away from Sunderland after they were relegated to League 1.
However, the report goes onto state that Sunderland have slapped a £6 million price-tag on the centre-back.
Per the source, Trabzonspor, who have struggled to balance the books in recent years, are in no position to match Sunderland’s asking price.
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Per the source, Trabzonspor will look into the possibility of singing Kone on a season-long loan. The former FC Lorient star has three-years remaining on his contract with Sunderland.
Kone made a total of 24 Championship appearances for the Black Cats last season. Sunderland’s first game of the season is up against Charlton Athletic.
