Wilfried Bony is wanted by Liverpool (Picture: Getty)

Liverpool are targeting a £19m move for Wilfried Bony and could make their move next week when Luis Suarez joins Barcelona.

The Swansea striker has emerged as one of Brendan Rodgers’ top targets to replace the outgoing Uruguayan, who is set to move to Camp Nou for around £75m.

Bony, who only moved to the Liberty Stadium last summer for £12, has a £19m release clause and has attracted widespread interest after a successful first season in England.

The Ivorian international has netted 27 goals for club and country over the past year, including two in the World Cup.


Luis Suarez will be a Barcelona player next week (Picture: Reuters)

Liverpool have already been active in the transfer market this summer, snapping up Adam Lallana and Rickie Lambert from Southampton, as well as signing Emre Can.



The Reds have also been linked with a £20m move for Benfica’s Lazar Markovic, but could move for Bony as early as next week, with Suarez expected to be announced as a Barcelona player on Wednesday.

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