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Sunderland boss David Moyes has banned want-away Lamine Kone from the club

Unsettled defender has been told to stay away from the Black Cats until the transfer window closes

SUNDERLAND boss David Moyes has banned Lamine Kone from the club until the transfer window closes.
Moyes shocked the unsettled centre-half, 27, by telling him to stay away from training after he snubbed a new deal.

Kone has been banned from Sunderland until the transfer window closes
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Kone has been banned from Sunderland until the transfer window closesCredit: PA:Press Association
Moyes lost patience with Kone after he pulled out of Sunday's game with Middlesbrough
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Moyes lost patience with Kone after he pulled out of Sunday's game with MiddlesbroughCredit: Reuters

And when the £18million Everton target pulled out of today’s match against Middlesbrough with a back injury, Moyes snapped and sent him into exile until September 1.

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Now Kone is checking his contractual position if he is denied treatment.
Meanwhile, Moyes has made an improved £3million bid for Barnsley centre-half Alfie Mawson.

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