Bony's Man City move 'great business' for Swansea, claims Hartson

Former Wales international John Hartson believes Wilfried Bony's big money move from Swansea City to Manchester City is brilliant business by the Welsh club.

Bony, who is currently away at the Africa Cup of Nations, completed a £28million transfer to the Premier League champions this morning and will wear the number 14 shirt.

The Ivorian striker has scored 25 goals in 43 league appearances for the Swans since a £12m move from Vitesse in 2013, but Hartson thinks the deal makes sense for Garry Monk's side.

He said: "You never want to lose your best players, but when you can make more than double your money on a player then it's great business."

"Man City are getting themselves a really good player, too. The deal suits both clubs."

Hartson was full of praise for Swansea's dealings in the transfer market and believes they are the benchmark financially for other Premier League clubs.

The former Arsenal striker cited the hefty fees received for the likes of Ben Davies and Joe Allen in the past and is impressed by the club's commitment to an effective philosophy.

"Swansea are a money making machine. They are a leading club in terms of how it's run with a couple of local businessmen rather than foreign owners," said Hartson.

"They deserve an awful lot of credit."

The 39-year-old feels Monk's priority with the Bony money should be strengthening at full-back, with only Angel Rangel and Neil Taylor with real Premier League experience after the sale of Davies to Tottenham in the summer.