Yann M’Vila has revealed he is keen on making his switch to Sunderland permanent at the end of the season, but only if the Black Cats remain in the Premier League.
The French midfielder is currently on loan from Russian side Rubin Kazan but has enjoyed a relatively successful campaign amidst Sunderland’s shortcomings.
Sam Allardyce’s side are currently four points adrift of safety and have a gruelling run of fixtures between now and the end of the season, which makes their chances of survival look increasingly unlikely.
They could also face the prospect of losing M’Vila if they drop down to the Championship, with the Frenchman keen to remain in the Premier League.
“It’s important for me to sort out the contract issue with Rubin Kazan, but I have always said that my objective is to play in the Premier Leagu," M'Vila told the Sunderland Echo.
“I want to stay here and play in the Premier League with Sunderland. Hopefully we will stay up and they will make me an offer, and then we can get around the table and talk and hopefully we can continue the adventure.”
Since August 2015, no Sunderland player has completed more tackles in the Premier League than M’Vila (76).
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