wilfred bony

[rogerpalmer]

were being linked with him once the window opens, what do you guys think.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-city/11318222/Manchester-City-approach-Swansea-over-30m-Wilfried-Bony-as-Manuel-Pellegrini-bids-to-boost-firepower.html

[gavin]

It seems a lot but that's the way of the world these days. Frankly I'm glad it isn't me gambling that money. It would be a gamble. We need to get someone. But if he's off for the African cup I'd lean towards no.

[Ludo]

I think he's the leading scorer in the league for 2014 but probably better bought in the summer if he's still available.

[Rowley Birkin QC]

The recent chatter linking Bony with City looks pretty genuine to me. Enough plausible detail now to set it above the usual media speculation / rumour peddling. City are interested and testing the waters - and I don't think the African Cup is an issue for the City high-ups. I think they want another proven striker - and want one this window.

Bony might not be the only option we are looking at that though. One or two other names perhaps flying below the radar at the moment.

 

[Swiss]

Looks strong, decent in the air and can control the ball at his feet!

33 goals in 69 apps for swansea almost a 1 in two

Better than Dzeko's: 70 goals in 171 apps


As said above, the only negative is he's off to the African cup!

[rogerpalmer]

more rumours.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2892918/Wilfried-Bony-wanted-Manchester-City-champions-open-talks-Swansea-25million-move.html

[andy1966]

more rumours.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2892918/Wilfried-Bony-wanted-Manchester-City-champions-open-talks-Swansea-25million-move.html

well at least the price is getting lower

[Rowley Birkin QC]

Always a chuckle when newspapers start to hedge their bets and write contradictory articles on the same subject.

Daily Mule now claiming (Ian Ladyman this time) that FFP and Champions League restrictions mean it is very unlikely City will acquire anyone this window. Usual waffle based on something Pellegrini said in an interview - can't be arsed linking to it.

[Ludo]

According to Sky (and various other sources) we're in advanced talks with Swansea for his signature.

[Zabba]

He would be a good buy but not at £30m or near that figure. Good player can hold the ball, stretch defences and score. He would be my choice of those available this transfer window with PL experience.

[reddishblue]

This £30m figure is being touted around quite a bit. No-one knows the value of the deal except the parties involved.

[andy1966]

And there was me thinking we were in a position to attract world class players
and he's another one who will sod off every 2 years with Yaya then do next to nowt when he gets back

just read that Morocco decided not to host it for fear of fans and players from  infected African countries spreading Ebola
sounds sensible to me

[clevblue]

Pelle has always said we need 4 strikers and he will be pressing the club, I've no doubt. Aguero's back in training

[bluebrendan]

He would be a good buy but not at £30m or near that figure. Good player can hold the ball, stretch defences and score. He would be my choice of those available this transfer window with PL experience.

There's always a premium to be paid for January transfers, clubs don't really want to have to replace their best players mid-season. It's probably nearer £25m + some bonuses if we win the title or CL.

[goat]

with any luck swansea still think sinclair is good and can palm that twot off on them

[Lekos]

just read that Morocco decided not to host it for fear of fans and players from  infected African countries spreading Ebola

Just the one month late then.  That's pretty quick for you.

I think this Bony transfer is a bit pointless to be honest.  By the time he's back from AFCON all our forwards will most likely be fit.  I guess then Jovetic will be binned off in the summer. 

[Ludo]

We've never replaced Negredo so signing the best striker of 2014 makes perfect sense.

He's had a season and a half in the premier league, he averages a goal every other game and it means sergio can be rested more often.

[Lekos]

I agree with what you're saying Ludo, I just question the timing.

[Ludo]

Better now than never.

We 're buying a proven striker and his price, unless he has a disastrous end to the season, won't drop plus we really need a 4th striker.

[Lekos]

Could have had him for £19m in the summer, probably had something to do with FFP though.  I'm sure he'll bank the goals in either way.