Arsenal, Man City and Chelsea eye up £10m bid for Barcelona outcast Toure

01 December 2009 09:39
Barcelona star Yaya Toure looks set to leave the European champions in January, sparking a bidding war between three Premier League high-flyers.[LNB]Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea are all known to be interested in the midfielder, the younger brother of City stay Kolo.[LNB]The 26-year-old has become frustrated with his lack of first team opportunities, and according to the Sun could make a move for a fee of around £10m.[LNB] Frustrated: Yaya Toure in action against Chelsea during last season's Champions League semi-final[LNB]The player'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]Toure added: 'My situation is astonishing. When a new contract is given to a player, it makes no sense to then leave him on the bench.'[LNB] What the back pages say: Yaya Toure eyes move to Chelsea or Manchester United, Sergio Aguero targets Stamford Bridge switch, nobody gets paid at Crystal PalaceJAMIE REDKNAPP: You can't bully them, so how do you stop Chelsea?[LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:Places:Barcelona

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