Bony wanted in Russia

West Ham's hopes of landing Ivory Coast forward Wilfried Bony, 24, from Vitesse Arnhem, are fading after he signalled his desire to join a Russian club this month.

Though the revelation in the Eredivisie is ready to wait till summer,the transfer window in Russia that won't close until the last week of February gives him more options.

The source made us understand that the deal is a lucrative package.