He has scored just two goals for Stoke all season after joining on loan in the summer.
But despite his paucity in front of goal Stoke manager Mark Hughes is supposedly keen to securing the forward on a permanent move.
According to Sky Sports News, Stoke do not expect to make any more deals - in or out - before the 11pm transfer deadline.
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But they will attempt to sign Bony on a fixed deal if City inform them they want rid.
Bony cost City £28million when he joined from Swansea two years ago this month.
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