Lamine Kone wants to stay at Sunderland despite interest from Everton.

The 27-year-old was a key performer for the Black Cats in the second half of last season, after joining from Lorient, and helped them stay in the Premier League.

The powerful Ivory Coast international has continued his good form in pre-season, scoring against Borussia Dortmund in Friday's 1-1 friendly draw.

Lamine Kone is the subject of transfer interest from Everton ahead of the new season

Kone celebrates scoring for Sunderland in a pre-season friendly against Borussia Dortmund

Black Cats managed David Moyes is set to field offers for the defender in the coming weeks

And he has drawn attention from Arsenal and Chelsea also as they consider transfer options for their defence.

Manager David Moyes has an interest in Manchester United's Paddy McNair and signed Papy Djilibodji from Chelsea on Friday.

He is braced for offers for Kone but the uncompromising centre-back is set on starting the season at Sunderland.