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Anderlecht defender Cheikhou Kouyate has welcomed fresh interest from England.

Southampton and Sunderland are among clubs chasing Kouyate.

"I'd be lying if I said I did not think about a transfer. England is a favourite destination, but I will decide where my future lies," said the defender.

Arsenal, Newcastle United, Manchester City and West Ham have also been linked with the 23-year-old