Coly has made it clear that he plans to stay at Lens next season unless a Premiership side make a bid for his signature.

Now in his third season at the French outfit, he has settled in well with fellow Senegalese internationals El Hadji Diouf and Pape Sarr.

Along with Diouf, he was shortlisted for African footballer of the year but was beaten to the accolade by his team-mate.

He flourishes in the attacking, free style of coach Bruno Metsu.