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Sunderland transfer news: David Moyes preparing bid for Anderlecht giant Kara Mbodj

Black Cats boss has made an enquiry for the Senegalese centre-half who would cost around £8million

Alan Nixon

Published: 20:27, 1 Aug 2016
Updated: 20:29, 1 Aug 2016

Mbodj is high up on Moyes' summer wishlist but could cost as much as £8m

SUNDERLAND are ready to bid for Anderlecht giant Kara Mbodj.

New boss David Moyes has made an inquiry about the £8million-rated Senegal defender as he fights a losing battle to keep Lamine Kone.

Mbodj is high up on Moyes' summer wishlist but could cost as much as £8m — Mbodj is high up on Moyes' summer wishlist but could cost as much as £8mCredit: Getty Images

The centre-back has played for Genk and Anderlecht — The centre-back has played for Genk and AnderlechtCredit: Getty Images

Centre-half Kone, 27, is wanted by Premier League rivals Everton.

Moyes turned down an initial bid from his former club, but the Toffees will now raise their offer for the Ivory Coast star to £18m.

Kone looks on his way out of Sunderland — Kone looks on his way out of SunderlandCredit: Getty Images

That could prove too good to turn down for a player who cost the Black Cats £5m from French side Lorient in January.

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Sunderland need a big price as former club Lorient are due 25 per cent of any sale.

Mbodj was close to joining West Ham a year ago but had snags obtaining a work permit. But he has now gained the required caps to seal a move to the Prem.

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