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Manchester City striker Wilfried Bony has emerged as a shock target to return to Swansea this month.

The Welsh outfit are desperate for goals in their battle to stay out of the relegation zone and are ready to turn to the Ivorian they sold to City for £28m a year ago.

Swansea are set to sell Jonjo Shelvy this month with Crystal Palace battling Newcastle for the £14million-rated England midfielder.

And the funds from his sale will be used towards a bid to bring back Bony.

The 27-year-old forward has struggled since his move to the Etihad with injuries and limited opportunities blighting his time in the North West.

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He has still managed eight goals in 23 appearances this campaign but he has not made the mark many thought he would at the club and knows he will always play second fiddle to Sergio Aguero when the Argentinian is fit.

Sunday People Sport understands City are open to letting Bony return to the Liberty, where he enjoyed a free-scoring 18 months following his switch from Vitesse Arnhem.

His goals are desperately needed by his old club, who face a battle to retain their top-flight status.

Bafetimbi Gomis looked like he would step up into the first-choice striker’s role at the Liberty this season and scored in the first four Premier League games.

But he has managed just one league goal since and boss Alan Curtis, who the club have now confirmed will be in charge until the end of the season following Garry Monk’s sacking, is crying out for someone to get his side firing again.