Toure is one of three defenders Hughes wants to bring in as he re-assesses his targets following Terry’s decision to stay at Chelsea.
Everton’s Joleon Lescott remains in his sights, despite Everton being reluctant to sell, and Hughes is also considering a move for West Ham’s Matthew Upson.
alera said:Lets look at the facts :
- Arsenal are skint and over £350 million in debt.
- Toure and Gallas hate each other - complete break down in relationship so bad Toure but a transfer request in January. This has been well documented.
- Toure only has one year left on his contract. In 6 months he can sign a pre contract agreement and Arsenal with get nothing.
- We have offered our standard double your money deal - be hard for him to turn that down
- Hes best mates with Adabayor.
Theres probably more but you get the point. This is definately happening. This week probably.
He played very well in the friendly apparently !
MeatnSpudsMCFC said:According to the Daily Mail its done:
Manchester City moved on from the disappointment of missing out on England captain John Terry by striking a £15million deal for Arsenal defender Kolo Toure.
The 28-year-old has agreed personal terms of around £120,000 per week — doubling his wages at Arsenal. He is expected to be unveiled later this week and could even figure in Saturday’s friendly at Barnsley.
His signing ends a nine-month pursuit by City manager Mark Hughes who first earmarked the Ivory Coast centre half back in November. Toure is one of three defenders Hughes wants to bring in as he re-assesses his targets following Terry’s decision to stay at Chelsea.
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bizzbo said:we have a top 4 defender.