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Marseille ‘keeping tabs on Manchester City ace Yaya Toure’ amid links to West Ham

Ivorian is a free agent this summer after Pep Guardiola decided not to renew his contract

MARSEILLE have indicated interest in Manchester City ace Yaya Toure, according to reports.

The Ivorian is mulling over his next move after being released by the Premier League champions at the end of the season.

 Toure joined the Blues for £24million in 2010
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Toure joined the Blues for £24million in 2010Credit: AFP or licensors

According to , Marseille chief Andoni Zubizarretta is keeping tabs on the 35-year-old.

The French club were also said to be considering a move for Manchester United ace Marouane Fellaini.

But the Belgium midfielder has priced himself out of a move to the Ligue 1 side after meeting with Zubizarreta.

Toure could now emerge as a top target as Rudi Garcia looks to bolster his midfield this summer.

 Guardiola confirmed that the midfielder is not part of his plans for next season
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Guardiola confirmed that the midfielder is not part of his plans for next seasonCredit: REUTERS

The source also reports that the Blues veteran has been linked to a host of European clubs, including West Ham.

Toure has even refused to rule out a sensational switch to league rivals Manchester United.


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He admitted that he has a thing or two that he could teach under-fire United star Paul Pogba.

Pep Guardiola confirmed that the Ivorian, who joined the club in 2010, was no longer part of his plans after eight years at the Etihad.

 Toure won three Premier League titles with City
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Toure won three Premier League titles with CityCredit: PA:Press Association

But the Ivorian is not ready to hang up his boots and has insisted that he will continue to play at the highest level for another two years.

Toure won three Premier League titles, two League Cups, one FA Cup and an FA Community Shield with City.

He has also been linked to Everton, Burnley and Wolves this summer. 

 Man City paid tribute to the midfielder in his last game at the Etihad
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Man City paid tribute to the midfielder in his last game at the EtihadCredit: AFP or licensors
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