Liverpool look to Wilfried Bony to partner Suarez

With representatives already in Germany and Russia it has now emerged that Liverpool staff have been sounding out Ivorian striker Wilfried Bony.

Liverpool are desperate to find an attacking partner for Luis Suarez and Dutch sources have this evening confirmed that representatives from the Anfield side have been in Arnhem discussing a potential £8m swoop.

Bony, who is also being tracked by Chelsea, has 14 goals in 12 games for the Eredivisie outfit this season who currently sit 3rd in the Dutch top division.

Insiders at Vitesse have said Bony would be open to a move to Anfield and would relish the opportunity to play alongside Suarez.

Boney joined Vitesse Arnhem from Sparta Prague in 2011 and has settled into life well in Holland.  His goal return is one of the highest in Europe and something Liverpool would benifit from greatly.

A bid of around £8m would open negotiations.  Liverpool continue to track Lacina Traore and Alexander Meier as they look to improve their firepower.