Lamine Koné is poised to sign a new contract at Sunderland only days after David Moyes refused to allow him to move to Everton.

Everton raised their bid to £20m in the final few days of the transfer window, which would have represented a huge profit for the defender signed from Lorient for £6m in January.

But Moyes was adamant the centre-back could not leave and the Scot has somehow managed not only to keep the Ivory Coast international happy, but also persuade him to agree a contract extension.

It represents a significant victory for Moyes, proving he has both the final say on transfers and admirable man-management skills. Everton may well return with another bid for the 27-year-old in January, although the new contract is likely to mean they find his price has been raised again.