Yaya Toure signs for English Club says agent

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The agent for Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure says his client has already signed a deal with an unnamed Premier League club. (Press Association).

http://www.goal.com/en/news/9/england/2010/06/03/1957535/agent-chelsea-arsenal-target-yaya-toure-leaving-barcelona

Le King

Aka Chelsea.

koHd

Man City.

lordgoat

Doubt it's City, if it was they'd be shouting it from the rooftops.

folan

its rumoured hes "desperate" to join city, as on the BBC gossip page.

although thats the same page thats said previously he wants to join Chelsea or Arsenal ahead of City.

So either or!

Roaster

folan wrote: »

its rumoured hes "desperate" to join city, as on the BBC gossip page.

although thats the same page thats said previously he wants to join Chelsea or Arsenal ahead of City.

So either or!

Won't be Arsenal, they couldn't afford his wages.

Mitch Connor

Would desperately love him to sign for United - he would be an excellent addition to the team, but it looks like we are not even in the running for him.

leninbenjamin

A month ago his agent was pushing him towards an Arsenal move, gave some very strong indications he would move there. Then within a matter of days he completely backtracked saying Touré would never go to Arsenal. The press at the time seemed to think he was holding out for a move to Chelsea. Surprised to see it being Citeh he's linked with now, his agent seemed fairly dismissive of them at first.

gibson

I read somewhere hes valued at £30 million :eek: if he signs for £30 million thats an utter joke :pac:

Warper

gibson wrote: »

I read somewhere hes valued at £30 million :eek: if he signs for £30 million thats an utter joke :pac:

There wouldnt be many better defensive midfielders in Europe. £30m seems a bit much though, more like £20m (€25m would be about right). Still an excellent player who can play anywhere. I would much rather Barca kept him and sold Keita.

gimmick

Yaya Toures agent is a complete piece of shít. he has been agitating and agitating for the last 12 months about how poorly yaya has been treated.

Now, I would have like to see Yaya get more game time as well, but Pep obviously felt that Busquets was a better option (the one thing I question him over!). Its not like Yaya was frozen out completely, he did get plenty game time. Its a squad game afterall.

I will be gutted to see him leave Barca as for me he is the best defensive midfielder in Europe at the moment. Very versatile, can play centre half if needed and is no slouch going forward either. What more can you want in a player?

Whoever gets him have gotten themselves a gem. €30million sounds about right for him in todays inflated marketplace.

SlickRic

he completed his coaching badges last week.

he's replacing Rafa.

Gillington

I don't rate him,especially for 30mil I hope he hasnt gone to City!

Kess73

Mascherano to Barca, Yaya to Liverpool.

gimmick

^ Jesus christ :mad: That would sicken me.

Kess73

gimmick wrote: »

^ Jesus christ :mad: That would sicken me.

Why so? It is no secret that Mascherano wants to leave. It was the same last summer and now he has a year less on his contract.

Yaya is a good player with some similar qualities, but also brings things like a being a better passer, and being much better in the air with him.


If Mascherano were to get his move to Barca, then Liverpool could do a lot worse than to get Yaya as his replacement.

Mitch Connor

Kess73 wrote: »

Why so? It is no secret that Mascherano wants to leave. It was the same last summer and now he has a year less on his contract.

Yaya is a good player with some similar qualities, but also brings things like a being a better passer, and being much better in the air with him.


If Mascherano were to get his move to Barca, then Liverpool could do a lot worse than to get Yaya as his replacement.

I think Gimmick is a barca fan and rates Yaya higher.

gimmick

I do not like Mascherano. Yaya is a far better all round player than him. Masch would cost a fairly hefty sum. Why spent it for burger when you have steak already?

mike65

Unless its a swap and we'd have heard it by now. LFC is not the buyer. But it could be Manchester Utd with Anderson, Hargreaves and Scholes going the other way

eZe^

That would actually be a bad deal for both teams involved. As Mascherano is the better DM for a side that plays the way Liverpool do, and the same can be said for Toure at Barca. Still though, wouldnt mind selling him for 36 million euro as it almost completely funds the David Villa transfer.

Kess73

gimmick wrote: »

I do not like Mascherano. Yaya is a far better all round player than him. Masch would cost a fairly hefty sum. Why spent it for burger when you have steak already?

Well then you can see why, as a Liverpool fan, I would have no problem with getting Yaya if Mascherano went the other way.

Ush1

Masch is vastly inferior. Barca will be light for cover in that position.

SlickRic

Ush1 wrote: »

Masch is vastly inferior. Barca will be light for cover in that position.

YaYa can't be that superior to Masch that he's being kept out by Busquets.

come on lads.

he's possibly a better footballer than Masch, but in terms of breaking up play, and getting around the pitch, there are very few better than him, never mind a guy who can't get a place in the Barca team every week.

Kess73

Ush1 wrote: »

Masch is vastly inferior. Barca will be light for cover in that position.

Ah now, he is not vastly inferior by any means. He is still one of the best in his role, and it was not because he is a poor player that he was getting so much attention from Barca last summer.

I like the idea of Yaya over Masch for Liverpool, because I think that Yaya would be a better fit to the Liverpool set up right now. If Liverpool still had Alonso in midfield then I would prefer Masch to Yaya as a midfield partener.

Ush1

SlickRic wrote: »

YaYa can't be that superior to Masch that he's being kept out by Busquets.

come on lads.

he's possibly a better footballer than Masch, but in terms of breaking up play, and getting around the pitch, there are very few better than him, never mind a guy who can't get a place in the Barca team every week.

Well Busquets is good but to anyone with eyes Toure is clearly superior, despite Busquets being favoured by Pep. So keeping him out of the team doesn't count for much.

He doesn't get in the Barca team as much this season because he isn't from La Masia. His ability is unquestionable to be honest. Possibly the best DM/CM in the world, right up there with a fit Essien.

He can pass better than Masch, tackle better, cover as much ground, dribble foward better, better shot and plays fantastic at CB.

Ush1

Kess73 wrote: »

Ah now, he is not vastly inferior by any means. He is still one of the best in his role, and it was not because he is a poor player that he was getting so much attention from Barca last summer.

I like the idea of Yaya over Masch for Liverpool, because I think that Yaya would be a better fit to the Liverpool set up right now. If Liverpool still had Alonso in midfield then I would prefer Masch to Yaya as a midfield partener.

I believe he is vastly, I think he can do everything Masch can do and alot more.

Don't get me wrong I think Masch covers alot of ground and is tenacious, excellent for Liverpool and very good at what he does, but Toure has got alot more.

mike65

Its Liverpool! :eek:

http://www.clickliverpool.com/sport/liverpool-fc/129352-barcelonas-yaya-tour%C3%83%C6%92%C3%82%C2%A9-tipped-for-liverpool-fc-swap-deal-following-agent-claim.html

Kess73

mike65 wrote: »

Its Liverpool! :eek:

http://www.clickliverpool.com/sport/liverpool-fc/129352-barcelonas-yaya-tour%C3%83%C6%92%C3%82%C2%A9-tipped-for-liverpool-fc-swap-deal-following-agent-claim.html

Not really a shock to see it suggested is it? It has been mooted for quite some time.

The Muppet

Kess73 wrote: »

Not really a shock to see it suggested is it? It has been mooted for quite some time.

Swap for who?

just read complete article.


macherano

whatawaster

Would be a fantastic move for pool if true.
Not that i want to lose Mascherano, but i am resigned to him leaving. This would be a great replacement.

mike65

Manchester Evening News are on the case

Manchester United are reportedly monitoring Yaya Toure after the Barcelona defender's agent said he could be heading for the Premier League.

Royale with Cheese

Would piss me off to see Yaya snub Arsenal and then move to Pool.

eZe^

Royale with Cheese wrote: »

Would piss me off to see Yaya snub Arsenal and then move to Pool.

I'd be delighted, considering it was Wegner who consistently snubbed him during his career pre- Barcelona. Serves him right.

Frisbee

Royale with Cheese wrote: »

Would piss me off to see Yaya snub Arsenal and then move to Pool.

As eZe^ says we had plenty of opportunities to take him on board and Wenger didn't, so why should he come to us now? I'm sure Kolo has told him a few bad stories too, especially about Gallas, who is technically still a player at the club.

tdv123

SlickRic wrote: »

YaYa can't be that superior to Masch that he's being kept out by Busquets.

come on lads.

he's possibly a better footballer than Masch, but in terms of breaking up play, and getting around the pitch, there are very few better than him, never mind a guy who can't get a place in the Barca team every week.

Your saying that like its a easy thing to do.

Ibrahimovic the worlds most expensive center forward couldnt get into the Barca team every week.

Toure is a far superior player to Mascherano. Toure is like Zidane & Essien rolled into one just not as good as them.

Benzino

The Muppet wrote: »

Swap for who?

Rafa

Ibrahimovic the worlds most expensive center forward couldnt get into the Barca team every week.

Being the most expensive center forward does not guarantee you a place in a team

event

do barca really want €30m

yet they only bid €35m for fabregas and wonder why arsenal wont sell?

jaysus

Royale with Cheese

event wrote: »

do barca really want €30m

yet they only bid €35m for fabregas and wonder why arsenal wont sell?

jaysus

Yaya doesn't have Citeh/Chelsea/Pool/United DNA. Therefore those clubs have to pay a proper transfer fee for him.

curry-muff

tdv123 wrote: »

Toure is like Zidane & Essien rolled into one just not as good as them.

What a description :pac:

RasTa

€100 or forum access he is not going to Liverpool. Your access not mine.

MisterAnarchy

Mascherano isnt fit to lace Toure's boots .
Mascherano is a one dimensional player and a limited one at that,Toure is good at almost everything.
Toure is far better than Busquest too .
Guardiola brought Busquets up from the Barca B side when he became manager of the first team ,he was the B team captain.

highgiant1985

RasTa wrote: »

€100 or forum access he is not going to Liverpool. Your access not mine.

damn thought you were saying 100 says he was going to liverpool was going to jump in and make that bet with you

Smegball

lol Mascherano is quality, best DM in the world imo, would provide the Barcelona team alot more protection than Busquets currently does.

So what his passing is average, his job would be to win the ball and lay it off to the likes of Xavi and Iniesta then to create something.

davyjose

SlickRic wrote: »

YaYa can't be that superior to Masch that he's being kept out by Busquets.

come on lads.

he's possibly a better footballer than Masch, but in terms of breaking up play, and getting around the pitch, there are very few better than him, never mind a guy who can't get a place in the Barca team every week.

He's being kept out by Busquets because, as someone rightly pointed out on the United thread, Pep has a hard-on for La Masia bred players. IMO, Toure is the superior player (at this moment in time, anyway).

also,
Newsflash: Mascherano is nowhere near as good as liverpool fans rate him. Alonso was by far the best midfielder yous have had over the last 5/6 seasons. And I include Stevie G in that too.

mike65

Not sure anyone has even mentioned Masch being better than Toure.

All I see are a lot of Gooners and sorted others dissing the Argentine captain.

Kess73

mike65 wrote: »

Not sure anyone has even mentioned Masch being better than Toure.

All I see are a lot of Gooners and sorted others dissing the Argentine captain.

Shhh Mike, let them all argue about a claim nobody has made.

davyjose

mike65 wrote: »

All I see are a lot of Gooners and sorted others dissing the Argentine captain.

Edit: entirely missed your point. Carry on....

Luap

Will prob be either utd or city he'll go to.

TonyD79

Considering he can play at centre half aswell 30 million wouldnt be such a rip off though saying that Carrick "can" play both positions aswell. How come his agent cant name the club? This is like when Kewell signed for Liverpool and he did a big OTT announcment on Aussie TV.Didnt he say City wernt big enough for him? Imagine him with Essien at Chelsea

Paulegend

doubt he signed for any club yet

every single club would have announced it by now. he is probably in provisional talks but doubt he is signed

jesus_thats_gre

mike65 wrote: »

Its Liverpool! :eek:

http://www.clickliverpool.com/sport/liverpool-fc/129352-barcelonas-yaya-tour%C3%83%C6%92%C3%82%C2%A9-tipped-for-liverpool-fc-swap-deal-following-agent-claim.html

I am not wholey convinced.

However, it wouldn't surprise me if the board had gone over Rafa's head and negotiated this deal themselves.

Rafa could have kicked up a fuss and played his "it's him or me" card.