According to French media Lamine Gassama, Lorient right back has knocked back a move to Wearside
Sunderland lost 1-0 last night against Liverpool, which also results in the Black Cats losing their last 5 fixtures.
Sunderland now face a huge game against their next opponents and fellow Premier League strugglers Aston Villa.
Although Sunderland and the French side have agreed a deal for their Ivorian Coast international centre back Lamine Kone. Who is due on Wearside to discuss personal terms and undergo a medical.