Sports World News of Friday, 12 August 2016Source: BBCDefender Kone asks to leave SunderlandLamine KoneSunderland defender Lamine Kone has told manager David Moyes that he wants to leave the club. The 27-year-old Ivorian, who is a target for Everton, joined the Black Cats in January and helped them avoid Premier League relegation last season. "It is therefore with much regret that I can only assume that I do not figure in David Moyes' future plans," he said. "With that being the case, it is with much sadness that I have asked the manager and the chief executive to be allowed to leave Sunderland. Sunderland begin the Premier League season away to Manchester City on Saturday at 17:30 BST.

Source: CameroonWeb August 12, 2016 14:40 UTC