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Originally Posted by Fusebox
Why would Swansea agree to such a ridiculous offer? They'll make far more money by keeping him. Keep in mind that the prize money for making Europe is huge, even if it is just the Europa League. Making Europe will bring them 20+ million if they survive the knockout stages. Besides, Swansea have already bought Bony so they don't need another striker.
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I think you are grossly overestimating the Europa League payouts. The 2012 winners, Atlético Madrid, pocketed €10.5m. If someone were to offer Swansea market value and the club believed they could come close to replacing the goals, the board would take the profit in a flash.