Sunderland will not be signing the Ivorian striker, who is on loan at Stoke City from Manchester City.
Sunderland have had an enquiry for Manchester City striker Wilfried Bony turned down, according to the Sun.
Bony is on a season-long loan at Stoke City, where he has started just nine Premier League fixtures this season, conjuring up two goals.
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The Ivorian’s Stoke future looks even more bleak following this month’s capture of Saido Berahino from West Bromwich Albion, however, Bony looks set to see out the rest of the campaign at the Bet365 Stadium.
Stoke City’s Wilfried Bony
Sunderland are desperate to add to their front line ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, but a deal for Bony would have required the blessing of both Manchester City and Stoke as well as the player.
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And, having also failed to persuade Leicester City into selling Leonardo Ulloa, David Moyes is running out of time to add reinforcements.
Leicester City’s Leonardo Ulloa
Ulloa was desperate to leave the King Power Stadium, however, the Sun reports that Sunderland are not willing to increase their final bid of £7.5 million to sign the Argentine.
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