Bargain Bafatimbi?

Swansea City have completed the signing of Bafatimbi Gomis on a free transfer from Lyon. Under appreciated at the club, Gomis has finally departed the Ligue 1 outfit after almost 5 years. Reported to have had a number of teams trialling the Frenchman, Gomis has opted for Swansea over options rumoured to include Shakhtar Donetsk and Fiorentina. On a free transfer, Gomis could be a absolute master stroke for Swansea and here is why.

One thing that must be underlined is, Gomis is not world class, not by a long shot. But, Gomis could prove to be a potent attacker for Swansea should he be given game time and could quickly repay the faith Swansea have shown in him. Regularly scoring in Ligue 1 for Lyon, Gomis is blessed with physical prowess due to his stocky build and is his main strength that aides him in the box.

Gomis arrives on a free transfer at Swansea

Don't expect Bafatimbi to be taking players on and scoring goals from outside the box, Gomis is a old fashioned striker that carries out most exploits in the box, getting flick ons and rebounds in and around the area. He has the potential to be a 10-15 goal a season striker under Gary Monk next year and his partnership with Wilfried Bony will be very interesting.

A Bony - Gomis partnership should they get the two working together could be a real handful for defenders. Similar in playing style and stature, the duo could become free scoring and the main source of goals for the Welsh outfit. These two upfront are both dangerous in the box and strong as bulls, especially with the likes of Michu, Hernandez and Dyer supplying them.

Gomis scored 62 times in 172 appearances for Lyon

Gomis could provide a side like Swansea with a steady supply of goals, helping manage the load with Wilfried Bony who was heavily relied on for goals last year. Gomis is a name that has always flirted with a move to the Premier League in the past, with Liverpool, Newcastle and Tottenham all having linked with the 12 times capped Frenchman in previous years.

On a free, Gomis is very good business. Swansea fans have something to look forward to next year in Gomis as Gary Monk looks to keep them in the top flight for another year. Gomis could become a fan favourite is he continues to be the steady supply of goals he has been at Lyon. Will Bafatimbi be the bargain of the season?