Star striker wanted by Arsenal

Arsenal have reportedly joined Liverpool in the race to sign one of the best performing strikers in the recently concluded Premier League season.

Ivory Coast international Wilfried Bony has been in top form for the Swans all season, since his switch from Vitesse Arnhem on a club-record fee of £12m last summer.

 

According to The Express, the Swans are keen on swaying away interest from his suitors and have placed a hefty price tag of £25m. However, the Gunners are open to matching the transfer fee, given his excellent composure infront of goal, something which the North London club have lacked last term, with Olivier Giroud being given the sole striker's role.

 

The signing of Bony could provide the cutting edge to Arsenal's forward play, as they aim to challenge for the Premier League title next season.

 

Liverpool have also been linked with the talented striker in recent weeks.

Bony scored 16 goals for the Swans in the Premier League.