Wilfried Bony

[Gaylord du Bois]

Hope so.
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Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing Swansea City's Wilfried Bony when the transfer window reopens in the New Year.

The 25-year-old found the net in his side's 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace earlier today to bag his 18th goal of 2014 - the highest tally of any player in the Premier League

Despite having only recent signed an extension to his current deal at the Liberty Stadium, a report in the Daily Star claims that the striker will be the subject of a bid from the Citizens in the region of £20m in January.

Bony, who is due to join up with the Ivory Coast national team in early stages of next year, was repeatedly linked with a move to Liverpool during the summer, although he this week described any talk of a move to Merseyside as being merely speculation.

It is also suggested that Swansea boss Garry Monk is keen to bring another forward to the club in the transfer window, with summer arrival Bafetimbi Gomis another target for fellow top-flight clubs.

Where do you rate him against Negredo?(genuine question mate)

 

[kun]

I really think Bony would be perfect for us, so similar to Negredo in many ways.

He's not like Cisse or Benteke or even Michu as he didn't just pop out of obscurity and become a 1 season wonder, he score 37 goals in 36 games the season before he moved to Swansea, and before that he had a decent scoring record (22 in 59) for Sparta Prague.

 

[Bilboblue]

Decent striker, strong as an ox, but not sure if good enough for us, he was totally anonymous second half at our place this season after doing well first half, we certainly don't need players that 'give up' in games.

 

[waspish]

Always impresses me when I've seen him be happy if we in for him

 

[FantasyIreland]

Hope so.
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Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing Swansea City's Wilfried Bony when the transfer window reopens in the New Year.

The 25-year-old found the net in his side's 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace earlier today to bag his 18th goal of 2014 - the highest tally of any player in the Premier League

Despite having only recent signed an extension to his current deal at the Liberty Stadium, a report in the Daily Star claims that the striker will be the subject of a bid from the Citizens in the region of £20m in January.

Bony, who is due to join up with the Ivory Coast national team in early stages of next year, was repeatedly linked with a move to Liverpool during the summer, although he this week described any talk of a move to Merseyside as being merely speculation.

It is also suggested that Swansea boss Garry Monk is keen to bring another forward to the club in the transfer window, with summer arrival Bafetimbi Gomis another target for fellow top-flight clubs.

Where do you rate him against Negredo?(genuine question mate)

Negredo was that bit taller but Bony is equally as powerful and effective with greater mobility and pace.

What made Negredo so likeable was his heart and industry,he never gave up.Bony also has a winning mentality but I think Negredo just edges him there.

 

[Gaylord du Bois]

Hope so.
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Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing Swansea City's Wilfried Bony when the transfer window reopens in the New Year.

The 25-year-old found the net in his side's 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace earlier today to bag his 18th goal of 2014 - the highest tally of any player in the Premier League

Despite having only recent signed an extension to his current deal at the Liberty Stadium, a report in the Daily Star claims that the striker will be the subject of a bid from the Citizens in the region of £20m in January.

Bony, who is due to join up with the Ivory Coast national team in early stages of next year, was repeatedly linked with a move to Liverpool during the summer, although he this week described any talk of a move to Merseyside as being merely speculation.

It is also suggested that Swansea boss Garry Monk is keen to bring another forward to the club in the transfer window, with summer arrival Bafetimbi Gomis another target for fellow top-flight clubs.

Where do you rate him against Negredo?(genuine question mate)

Negredo was that bit taller but Bony is equally as powerful and effective with greater mobility and pace.

What made Negredo so likeable was his heart and industry,he never gave up.Bony also has a winning mentality but I think Negredo just edges him there.

He always looks value for me but £20 million's a bit strong.

 

[FantasyIreland]

For a proven Prem striker,who can trouble any defence,and is a couple of years from his prime.....I think 20m is good business.

His injury record is pretty good too is it not?

 

[Gaylord du Bois]

For a proven Prem striker,who can trouble any defence,and is a couple of years from his prime.....I think 20m is good business.

His injury record is pretty good too is it not?

Just think 20 is a bit big where we are right now. As it is, if we come calling its going to be a bunch more than that, imo.
15 plus add ons is maybe his true value but how will his worth stack up in with the up coming afcon ?

 

[Azul Luna]

I'd rather have Icardi but wouldn't say no to Bony, as you say similar to Negredo

 

[bluechampion7891]

his strength is his strongest attribute. I dont think he is technically great, at least not as much as Negredo was. the fact that Mangala and Kompany bullied Costa but Bony was able to stand Kompany is testament.

He'd be good at knocking headers for Aguero. But I don't think he is starting 11 material (for that matter, neither is Dzeko when compared to top european teams)

 

[Gaylord du Bois]

his strength is his strongest attribute. I dont think he is technically great, at least not as much as Negredo was. the fact that Mangala and Kompany bullied Costa but Bony was able to stand Kompany is testament.

He'd be good at knocking headers for Aguero. But I don't think he is starting 11 material (for that matter, neither is Dzeko when compared to top european teams)

Watching him now, he seems to prefer to take up the same central position as Sergio. Can't deny his ability but he doesn't look like he can dove tail with the maestro.

 

[LoveCity]

I have to agree with Ferguson's view, don't buy Africans unless they are absolute world class like Yaya has been. Bony will be gone in January and every second January in future. It's a joke to lose a player at such a crucial point of the season. Question is: Is he worth that hassle like Yaya has been.

 

[bluechampion7891]

yeah, I'd much rather prefer we start with aguero up front on his own. he has pretty much proven that he can lead the line on his own these last few weeks.

 

[Ray78]

He is a different option to our current strikers and if he is happy to accept a squad role then it wouldn't do us any harm to sign the player. The only downside is the AFCON.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Given he would be used in rotation,maybe the AFCON wouldn't be too much of an issue.

A strike force of Sergio,Jovetic,Bony and kelechi,with Ambrose knocking at the door..... doesn't look too shabby to me.

 

[Sir Joe Aguero]

I have to agree with Ferguson's view, don't buy Africans unless they are absolute world class

When/where has he said this?

 

[oakiecokie]

Anyone who can score more Premier League goals than Sergio,in this 2014 calendar year, is no duck egg.

 

[Ray78]

Given he would be used in rotation,maybe the AFCON wouldn't be too much of an issue.

A strike force of Sergio,Jovetic,Bony and kelechi,with Ambrose knocking at the door..... doesn't look too shabby to me.

January is the busiest month in terms of domestic football and we could do with the squad staying intact during that period.

 

[jared]

yeah, I'd much rather prefer we start with aguero up front on his own. he has pretty much proven that he can lead the line on his own these last few weeks.

Still not convinced aguero works best as a lone striker. Only when Jovetic came on as a second forward then the chances came for aguero. And jovetic had a big part in the build up to the final 2 goals. And this was with Bayern playing with 10 men. And you could say both both goals were from individual errors although aguero fully capitalized on them.

 

[Gabriel]

Aguero can play sole striker, but with so many games in Dec/Jan it's too risky a strategy. Not sure Bony would fit our style of play.