Everton are eyeing Sunderland defender Lamine Kone.

The Liverpool Echo says Kone is reported to be back at the top of Everton's January shopping list following the Toffees first wobble of the season.

Everton boss Ronald Koeman is desperate to bolster his defensive squad in the aftermath of a 5-0 hammering at Chelsea on Saturday.

Everton part-owner Farhad Moshiri has talked of the men Everton missed out on in the last transfer window, the Sunderland defender being one.

It is understood the Black Cats rejected an £18million offer for the giant centre-half.