Yaya is considered one of the best central midfielders
in Europe and been dubbed the ‘new Patrick Vieira’
A top source at the club said: “There is an offer for
Yaya but the club will do what is necessary to convince the player
to stay.”
Yaya, younger brother of Arsenal defender Kolo Toure,
earns £2.4million a year at the Nou Camp. It is understood City
will DOUBLE his wages in an effort to tempt him
away.
The Ivory Coast ace, 25, is unsettled as Barca had
promised him a new deal last summer but it never materialised.
Toure, who has also been a target for Gunners boss Arsene Wenger,
is considered one of the best central midfielders in Europe and has
been dubbed the ‘new Patrick Vieira’ in Spain.
He snubbed Arsenal in favour of Barca when he left
Monaco 18 months ago. He was linked with Italian giants Juventus
last summer but Barcelona refused to sell. He scored a sensational
solo goal in the 3-1 win over Real Mallorca last weekend.
As City make another big-money bid, skipper Richard
Dunne insists the board must stick by under-fire boss Mark Hughes.
He said: “The club need to keep backing him as the players believe
what we’re doing in training is right.”