Martin O'Neill has stressed the importance of Sunderland retaining the services of joint top scorer Stephane Sessegnon this summer.

Sessegnon, 28, was named the club's player of the season for his shining displays from midfield, grabbing eight league goals as they shot up the table following Steve Bruce's departure.

There had been talk of interest in the Benin international from several sides, including Paris Saint-Germain, but O'Neill is determined to retain his prize asset.
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