Manchester City striker Wilfried Bony is a transfer target for Besiktas, according to Turkish newspaper Takvim.

The 27-year-old, who arrived at Etihad Stadium in a £25million move from Swansea City in January 2015, has failed to impress during his 18 months at the club.

The Ivory Coast international is widely expected to leave City this summer amidst claims that he doesn't feature in the plans of incoming manager Pep Guardiola.

Bony's former club Swansea City are also reportedly interested in his services but Istanbul giants Besiktas want him on loan in a bid to replace the likely departure of Mario Gomez, who has been on loan from Fiorentina.