Everton make second bid of £18m for Sunderland centre-backEVERTON have reportedly made a second bid of £18million for Sunderland defender Lamine Kone. By Charlie Phillippe 18:24, Tue, Aug 9, 2016 | UPDATED: 18:29, Tue, Aug 9, 2016 Link copied Bookmark GETTYEverton have made a second bid for Lamine Kone The Toffees are on the lookout for a new centre-back after John Stones completed a £47.5m move to Manchester City earlier today. Ronald Koeman has apparently already seen an opening bid of £15m rejected for Kone. Kone only joined Sunderland in January for £6m, but impressed for Sam Allardyce's side, helping them narrowly avoided relegation to the Championship.New Black Cats manager David Moyes does not want to lose Kone. But he has already signed Papy Djilobodji from Chelsea for £8m, and he could replace Kone in Sunderland’s starting XI. Related articles Exclusive: Chelsea willing to wait to land Romelu Lukaku Everton's £18m winger bid snubbed: Palace want £30m as Benteke eyed John Stones: This is why I have left Everton for Manchester City SUBSCRIBE Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy