Everton striker Arouna Kone wants to remain in the Premier League.
The Liverpool Echo says Kone will leave Everton this summer but remains hopeful of finding a new club in the Premier League.
Kone is out of contract at the end of the season and will leave as part of a significant overhaul of the Blues squad.
A number of top flight clubs have expressed an interest in signing the Ivorian.
The 33-year-old came close to joining Crystal Palace on deadline day in January but the move fell through as the cut off point neared.