- Wilfried Bony failed to score for Swansea against Liverpool on Monday
- Manchester City’s director of football Txiki Begiristain was at Anfield
- Chelsea’s chief European scout Mick Doherty was also watching Bony
- The Ivorian has a deal until 2018 after signing an extension in November
- Bony will represent Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations
Representatives from Premier League leaders Chelsea and second-placed Manchester City were at Anfield on Monday night to watch Swansea star Wilfried Bony in action.
City’s director of football Txiki Begiristain and head scout Gary Worthington were both in attendance to see the Ivorian play, while Chelsea’s chief European scout, Mick Doherty, was also in the stands.
Bony, who has netted eight league goals for Garry Monk’s side this season, failed to score as Liverpool ran out comfortable 4-1 winners.
Swansea striker Wilfried Bony was watched by Chelsea and Manchester City scouts against Liverpool
Bony, pictured here holding off Liverpool’s Lucas Leiva, failed to score as Swansea lost 4-1 at Anfield
Former Vitesse striker Bony waves to Swansea’s travelling supporters after the final whistle on Monday night
The 26-year-old’s display against Brendan Rodgers’ side is unlikely to have put off potential suitors given his sterling goal-scoring record this year.
Bony has scored 20 Premier League goals for Swansea in 2014 – more than any other player in the division.
Liverpool are known admirers of the former Vitesse Arnhem forward, although they are not in a position to bid for him until the summer.
That could leave the door open for City, who currently have strikers Sergio Aguero, Edin Dzeko and Stevan Jovetic all out injured.
Chelsea appear less desperate for a new striker given the impressive form of Diego Costa, while Jose Mourinho also has Didier Drogba and Loic Remy in reserve.
Bony, pictured celebrating against Leicester this season, has scored eight Premier League goals this term
The 26-year-old rises highest to head the ball towards goal during Swansea’s 1-0 win against Aston Villa
Bony has scored more Premier League goals in 2014 (20) than any other player in the division
But with Drogba now 36 and only on a contract until next summer, Bony could be a long-term replacement for his compatriot.
If City or Chelsea do make a move for Bony next month then they will do so knowing that the striker will be unavailable for most of January due to the Africa Cup of Nations.
He is set to represent the Ivory Coast at the tournament in Equatorial Guinea, with the Elephants’ first game coming against Guinea on January 20.
Their final group fixture takes place on January 28, although Bony could be missing for at least another fortnight if his country reach the final in Bata on February 8.
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