Report: Swansea’s move for Wilfried Bony paves the way for Chelsea to sign Fernando Llorente

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Swansea City are close to signing Wilfried Bony. It will pave the way for Chelsea to sign Fernando Llorente.

According to reports from the Telegraph, Swansea City are edging closer to bring back their former striker, Wilfried Bony, before Thursday’s transfer deadline.

Bony joined Manchester City in 2015 for a reported fee of £28m, as reported by BBC, but has struggled at City and has scored only six Premier League goals in 36 games.

The 28-year-old joined Stoke City on loan last season, and had cut a sorrow figure as well. The Ivory Coast striker has no future at City, and will be allowed to return to his former club for £13 million.

The Sunday Mirror reported last week that Valencia, Marseille and Spartak Moscow have shown interest in Bony, but the player prefers a move to the Liberty Stadium.

The Telegraph adds that Bony’s move to the Liberty Stadium will pave the way for Chelsea to sign Swansea striker Fernando Llorente.

The 32-year-old impressed in his first season at Swansea, scoring 15 Premier League goals last season.The Telegraph reports that the Blues are expected to sign the Spaniard for around £15 million.