Sunderland conduct scandalous - Lorient

Lorient vice-president Alex Hayes has described Sunderland's conduct as "scandalous" after Lamine Kone's move to the Stadium of Light fell through.

Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce confirmed on Thursday the club would not be pursuing a deal for the Ivory Coast international, despite him travelling to England to discuss personal terms and undergo a medical.

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