Swans beat Chelsea to club record Bony deal
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Swansea beat Chelsea to agree club record deal for goal machine Wilfried Bony
Swansea are set to seal the club record signing of Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfried Bony after fending off interest from Chelsea.
Bony has been subject of intense speculation surrounding his future in recent weeks, after enjoying another goal laden season in Holland, in which he scored 37 goals in 36 matches.
But despite substantial interest from Chelsea, as well as Newcastle, for his services, Swansea are set to pull off a major coup by landing the hitman for a club record £10.2million fee.
Bonys European agent Francis Kacou confirmed the news to the Dutch press, revealing that his client has agreed a five-year-deal at the Liberty Stadium.
The move is seen as key in appeasing star manager Michael Laudrup, who had threatened to quit the club earlier this month after a row with owner Huw Jenkins over transfers.
However, Jenkins has now agreed to back his manager with big money, as the Swans prepare for a season in the Europa League after winning the Capital One Cup last term.
The arrival of 23-year-old Bony makes it two signings so far for Swansea, after they sealed a transfer for Jose Canas earlier this month.
Laudrup is still hopeful of adding further to his squad, while midfielder Jonathan de Guzman is in talks over extending his loan stay from Villarreal for another season.
Swansea are set to seal the club record signing of Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfried Bony after fending off interest from Chelsea.
Bony has been subject of intense speculation surrounding his future in recent weeks, after enjoying another goal laden season in Holland, in which he scored 37 goals in 36 matches.
But despite substantial interest from Chelsea, as well as Newcastle, for his services, Swansea are set to pull off a major coup by landing the hitman for a club record £10.2million fee.
Bonys European agent Francis Kacou confirmed the news to the Dutch press, revealing that his client has agreed a five-year-deal at the Liberty Stadium.
The move is seen as key in appeasing star manager Michael Laudrup, who had threatened to quit the club earlier this month after a row with owner Huw Jenkins over transfers.
However, Jenkins has now agreed to back his manager with big money, as the Swans prepare for a season in the Europa League after winning the Capital One Cup last term.
The arrival of 23-year-old Bony makes it two signings so far for Swansea, after they sealed a transfer for Jose Canas earlier this month.
Laudrup is still hopeful of adding further to his squad, while midfielder Jonathan de Guzman is in talks over extending his loan stay from Villarreal for another season.
