Source: Telegraph
Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure linked with Arsenal move
The 26 year-old, brother of Manchester City defender Kolo, has failed to nail down a regular place in the Barca starting XI and has publically expressed his frustration at warming the bench under coach Pep Guardiola. [LNB]Toure has been linked with a move to the Premier League in the past, but nothing ever materialised. However, with the 2010 World Cup fast approaching, the £10 million-rated midfielder has insisted he needs to be playing consistently from the start if he is to secure his place on the flight to South Africa with the Ivory Coast. [LNB] Related ArticlesLionel Messi named European Footballer of YearToure's agent, Dimitri Seluk, said: "The situation must change soon or the kid leaves Barcelona in January. [LNB]"Yaya is not for the bench and this situation isn't helpful for them or us. [LNB]"We do not understand Barca's motives and if a club like Arsenal, Chelsea or Manchester City are interested in the transfer window, then we are open to negotiation." [LNB]
