Source: Daily_Mail
Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure has Arsenal move in sight
Yaya Toure is close to leaving Barcelona for the Barclays Premier League this summer, with Arsenal and Manchester City heading the queue to sign him.[LNB]The Ivory Coast midfielder, brother of City defender Kolo, looks certain to leave the Nou Camp after failing to secure regular first team football.[LNB]Although he is said to be 'happy' at Barca, his agent Dimitri Seljuk admits there is a '90 per cent' is will find a new club, with Arsenal in pole position.[LNB] Gunner go: Yaya Toure is '90 per cent' close to leaving Barcelona[LNB]'Arsenal are interested in him and I think we can do something with the club of Arsene Wenger,' said Seljuk. [LNB]'The player has a 90 per cent chance of leaving Barcelona this summer.[LNB]Swap shop: Toure could replace Cesc Fabregas[LNB]'Unfortunately, this season, Toure has not played what he wouldhave liked. I think that this is due to a clause in his contractrenewal. [LNB]'He has a major financial bonus if he plays more than 60 per cent ofofficial matches of the season.'[LNB]Toure has long been courted by mega rich Manchester City who are desperate to reinforce their side with world class talent before next season and neighbours United are also understood to share an interest.[LNB]But the Gunners are first in line and Toure could even be used as a possible make-weight if Barcelona decide to pursue a bid for captain Cesc Fabregas.[LNB]However the English trio would all face strong competition for his signature with a host of other top European suitors keen, according to Seljuk.[LNB]He added: 'Toure is the best player in the world in his position. [LNB] 'He can play indefence or as an attacking midfielder, which he showed at Monaco, wherehe played in five different positions in five games.[LNB]'He is happy in Barcelona but I think most clubs in Europe are interested in the services of Yaya Toure.'[LNB] Cesc Fabregas alerts Barcelona as star admits he'll decide on Arsenal future before the World Cup Two more years! Out of contract Campbell wants to see out his career with ArsenalGallas won't hold Arsenal to ransom! Gunners blasts defender's demandsWenger was my inspiration, Adams says as he defends move to Gabala FCARSENAL FC
