Sunderland attacker Jeremain Lens hopes to stay permanently with Fenerbahce.

The 29-year-old signed a season-long loan deal in the summer but his sparkling form for the Turkish giants has made him a firm fan favourite.

The Sunderland Echo says Sunderland are likely to want a fee for Lens, who cost them some £8 million. However, any permanent departure would clear a significant wage from their bill.

Lens' father has said that he is keen for the international to say in Turkey, with Lens himself speaking of his happiness at his current club.