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Swansea transfer news: Wilfried Bony fee agreed with Man City but wages are an issue for Welsh outfit

Ivorian striker is one of a number of options the South Wales club are considering as they try and keep Fernando Llorente

SWANSEA are in talks with Wilfried Bony after agreeing terms with Manchester City for their former striker, according to reports.

The Ivorian, 28, left the Liberty Stadium for the Citizens in 2015 after a prolific two-year spell in South Wales.

 Wilfried Bony struggled on loan at Stoke last season
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Wilfried Bony struggled on loan at Stoke last seasonCredit: Action Images via Reuters
 Manchester City are keen to offload Bony this summer
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Manchester City are keen to offload Bony this summerCredit: PA:Press Association

And claim Swans chiefs are now discussing personal terms, although Bony's £130,000-a-week contract is a stumbling block.

Swansea signed Chelsea starlet Tammy Abraham on loan to boost their strikeforce.

But top scorer Fernando Llorente, 32, is a target for Chelsea as Antonio Conte looks to add depth to his squad.

Chairman Huw Jenkins wants to offer the Spaniard a new two-year deal after his impressive debut season in the Premier League.

But a move to Chelsea would be hard for the 15-goal hitman to turn down - even if he would be in a back-up role.

Swansea have other latenatives to Bony is the works and may only choose to shell out should they lose Llorente.

 Wilfried Bony was in lethal form in his first spell at Swansea
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Wilfried Bony was in lethal form in his first spell at SwanseaCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
 Fernando Llorente is being chased by champs Chelsea
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Fernando Llorente is being chased by champs ChelseaCredit: Getty Images

The Ivory Coast powerhouse was in superb form during his first spell at the club and enjoyed his time in South Wales.

But he looked a shell of his former self while on loan at Stoke and represents a risk.

Gylfi Sigurdsson's future is also up in the air as Everton pursue the Icelandic playmaker.

 Gylfi Sigurdsson is being targeted by Everton
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Gylfi Sigurdsson is being targeted by EvertonCredit: PA:Press Association

The attacking midfielder refused to travel to the US with the rest of his teammates, who return to training on Wednesday after going unbeaten on tour.

And boss Paul Clement must decide if Sigurdsson should join training or work in isolation.


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