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.

Chimbonda, 29, appears to be their main target and he admits he could not turn down Lyon if they came calling.

"Who would refuse Lyon? Me, I would go there on foot to sign (for them)," he said.

"For the moment, they haven't called me. But I do not hide the fact that I am happy a big club is interested in me. With Lyon, you get the Champions League and the Ligue 1 title every year."