Allardyce keen to hold onto red-hot Defoe

Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce is determined to keep hold of in-form striker Jermain Defoe despite reported interest from AFC Bournemouth.

Allardyce said he is yet to receive a bid for Defoe - who has scored six Premier League goals this campaign - but will turn down any that come in.

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