Transfer Rumours Summer transfer activity thread

I've said him a few times mate, he'd be perfect for you lot if you can get him quite cheap, big target man and obviously wants to play games and not sit on the bench for another season.

 

It's what we need. I'd prefer him to Sakho myself.

 

Starred in the last season with his Sunderland, Vito Mannone has also attracted the attention ofNaples. With Reina who has returned temporarily to Spain to solve his physical problems, the blue club continues to look for an alternative for the team door Sarri, and in the last hour has started its contacts with the 1988 class now in the Premier League.

After the departure of Allardyce, Sunderland is waiting to figure out for sure who will be the coach next season (probably David Moyes), to evaluate precisely the future of football players in pink; Mannone, however, has just renewed his contract until 2018 with the club white and red, which guarantees him a salary of 1.7 million net per year. They expect novelties, with Napoli that you look around and meanwhile moves to Mannone.

 

That is just funny!

 

Ki is up for sale. I'd have him back. Not at the expense of M'Villa though

 

On his day fantastic player, i would take him.

 

Aye definitely and definitely not, in that order.

 

Both would be nice, Ki advanced. Works for me.

 

Lamine Kone is being linked with a move to Leicester City or West Bromwich Albion.

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Lamine Kone scores the second goal for Sunderland against Everton

According to Sunday's edition of The Sun, Sunderland defender Lamine Kone could leave the club following Sam Allardyce's departure, with Leicester and West Brom both keen.

Allardyce left Sunderland on Friday in order to take the job as England manager, but the Black Cats moved quickly to replace him by landing David Moyes as their new boss.

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Sunderland's Lamine Kone in action with Crystal Palace's Jordon Mutch

However, Allardyce's exit may trigger more departures, and The Sun claimed today that defender Lamine Kone is considering an exit this summer, with two Premier Leagueclubs keen.

Kone, 26, joined Sunderland from French side Lorient in January, and was a huge success for Allardyce as the Ivorian was a major factor in Sunderland's survival from relegation.

Fast, strong and committed in the tackle, Kone's performances appear to have attracted interest - and having seen Allardyce go, he could be tempted to leave Wearside.

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Ex-Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce

It's claimed that Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion are both keen on Kone, despite the defender having a Twitter row with Baggies winger James McClean last season.

Sunderland won't want to lose Kone having impressed so much last season, but the chance to play in the Champions League with Leicester may be incredibly appealing for the centre back.

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Sunderland's Lamine Kone in action with Watford's Troy Deeney

Ultimately, it seems unlikely that Kone would up sticks just because of Allardyce's exit. It may be disappointing to see him go, but Kone has only been at Sunderland for six months, and with the Black Cats looking to build their defence around him, he should look to stay at the Stadium of Light.

 

**** off nee **** is taking Kone.

£30 million and we might negotiate

 

He has no loyalty or long standing working relationship with Big Sam, few of our players will. You'd think Kone had been playing for Sam for 5+ years the way it's talking. Bullshit. There may be interest but don't believe for one second that Sam leaving will trigger players to leave.

 

Southampton to bid £5 million for Trippier?
http://www.footballfancast.com/football-news/southampton-eye-up-5million-full-back?

 

Of course there will be interest the lads a beast. He also spoke loudly about his love for the fans and the size of the crowds etc.

I'm not worried about losing him at all, it ain't happening.

 

Stoke are closing in on deals for Berahino and Allen, totalling 35m.

 

Good luck to them. I would be p!ssed off if we spent 35 million on those two.

 

So would I

 

I'd be disgusted if we spent £18million on them.

 

We'll make do with Richards & N'Zogbia...... They are a much better option

 

2 players I wouldn't particularly get excited by... But at least they are 'having a go' !
Another mid-table 'stress free' season beckons in the Potteries !!