Chimbonda keen on Lyon switch

Pascal Chimbonda has issued a come-and-get-me plea to Lyon, with speculation mounting the French champions are about to make an offer for the Sunderland defender.

Les Gones are without both of their right-backs, Anthony Reveillere and Francois Clerc, for some time after they sustained serious knee injuries and coach Claude Puel has admitted he is in the hunt for a replacement.