West Ham manager Slaven Bilic wants to sign Sunderland defender Lamine Kone in the January transfer window. The centre back has slipped out of favour at the Stadium of Light and could be set for a surprise move away from the Premier League strugglers.

The Hammers are looking to add some defensive mettle to their squad in the upcoming transfer window and have already contacted Kone's club to discuss player availability.

According to reports, West Ham United will bid 3.5 million GBP to sign the former Lorient star. The Ivory Coast international has 3 and a half years remaining on his contract with David Moyes' side.