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Swansea City have reiterated they have had no contact from Liverpool over a proposed deal for Wilfried Bony, with chairman Huw Jenkins insisting he would be surprised if the Reds are making a move for the striker without speaking to him first.

WalesOnline reported earlier Liverpool are thought to be monitoring Bony’s situation as they draw-up a wishlist of possible targets to bolster their attack line ahead of Luis Suarez’ imminent departure for Barcelona.

And while former Swans boss Brendan Rodgers is thought to have Bony in mind as he plots Premier League runners up Liverpool’s return to Champions League football, Jenkins confirmed that there has been no discussions of any kind over the South Wales club's star man.

No talks with Liverpool

Speaking to the South Wales Evening Post, Jenkins said: “I have had no talks with Liverpool until now, and I would be very surprised if a club like Liverpool are doing any kind of negotiations with a player or player’s agent behind our back.

“I would have thought somebody from Liverpool would have been in touch if they are really interested in Wilfried.

“There’s a way of doing things. I know things are different in this day and age, but the usual rule of thumb is that when you are trying to complete a transfer, you deal with a club first and then the player comes after that. That’s the nature of the system.”

Swansea have been bracing themselves for interest in Bony but are ready to fight for the powerful frontman who became the club’s record signing when he moved from Vitesse Arnhem a year ago this week.

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And while Bony has made it known he would be keen to join a top four club if the opportunity arose, the player himself has not shown signs of agitating for a move despite serious interest from clubs in the Premier League and in Europe already this summer and is still set to meet up with the rest of Garry Monk’s side in Chicago as they continue their pre-season preparations.

Spurs have already thought to have been scared off by Swansea’s valuation of their top scorer but know the Liberty side will wait to see if Liverpool decide to up the ante in the coming days.

Rodgers is also known to be keeping an eye on Ben Davies’ availability after Tottenham’s initial attempts to land him stalled in recent weeks, but WalesOnline reported earlier the 21-year-old is not thought to be the Merseyside giants’ first-choice as they seek a new left-back.

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