Real Madrid have joined the interest for Swansea City striker Wilfried Bony. The Daily Mail says Bony is a target for Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham.

City have played down their chances of signing the Ivory Coast star but it is understood the club's hierarchy are keen on a £25m transfer.

Madrid are scouring Europe for potential new strikers to back up Karim Benzema while rumours also persist that the Frenchman may yet move on in the summer.

Javier Hernandez is also expected to return to Manchester United from his loan at Madrid where he has scored four goals in 13 appearances.