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France striker Bafetimbi Gomis is ready to snub a big-money move to Shakhtar Donetsk to keep Swansea City hopes of landing him alive.

But the Swans remain some way short of matching Gomis’ personal terms with a compromise over bonuses still to be agreed.

Olympique Lyonnais are desperate to cash in on the £8m-rated Gomis as the 27-year-old has only one year left on his current deal.

Gomis could then walk away from the Stade de Gerland for nothing and OL president Jean-Michel Aulas wants to avoid that happening at all costs.

Shakhtar’s interest seemed to answer Aulas’ prayers as the Ukrainians can count on Champions League riches to fund their acquisitions.

But while Gomis – the subject of interest from both Cardiff and Swansea this summer – is attracted by the prospect of Champions League football, it is understood that he is not keen on a move to the Ukraine.

It has been previously reported that Gomis has turned down moves to Russia and Turkey.

“Shakhtar Donetsk gave us a beautiful proposal and [I hoped] we come to an agreement with the club,” Aulas was quoted as saying in the French media.

The ball is now firmly in the Gomis camp, especially as the player is not keen to take any chances with his future in World Cup year; the former Saint-Etienne man hoping to lead the France forward line in Brazil next summer.

“Either I can find a club that suits him and everyone is benefiting in World Cup year or we will lose,” added Aulas.