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Swansea City still hope to wrap up a record-breaking £10.2m move for Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfried Bony after the Ivory Coast ace admitted he wants to move to the Liberty Stadium.

WalesOnline reported how Swansea had lodged a big money bid for the Vitesse Arnhem in the last few days to try and land the frontman Michael Laudrup wanted.

And today reports in Holland stated that a 12m Euro deal has been completed for the striker to head to the Liberty Stadium.

Arnhem newspaper de Gelderlander report they have had confirmation from the 24-year-old's agent over the move which will almost double the Swansea record for a transfer, set in the £5.55m swoop for Pablo Hernandez last August.

Swansea City are still to confirm the deal officially but it seems set that the 6ft Ivory Coast ace is heading for South Wales following the incredible 31 goals from 30 appearances in the Dutch top flight last year.



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But tonight the move took a shock twist after Vitesse publicly denied the £10.2m deal had been completed.

Vitesse released a statement on their website, denying the transfer had been completed - although did admit Swansea were keen on the player.



Translated, it read: "Thursday afternoon June 27 appeared in various media reported that Wilfried Bony to upgrade to Premier League club Swansea City.

"This message is incorrect."

"For the striker, top scorer in the Premier League last season, is admittedly much interest and Swansea City is one of the interested clubs.

"However, a transfer is not the case.

"Nevertheless, Swansea would still be hopeful of pushing through the deal for the player who hit 31 goals in 30 appearances in the Dutch top flight last year."

But there is good news for the Swans as the Eredivise top scorer says he is keen on the move.

He told Voetbal International: "The clubs are now talking.

"I understand from my agent Swansea have 12 million euros.

"That's the amount Vitesse wants, I hope there is some good news soon. Swansea is a wonderful club that plays attractive football.

"It's my chance to play in the Premier League."