Manchester City Transfer News: Juventus Keen on Yaya Toure, Top Rumours

Juventus are reportedly keen on signing Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure during the January transfer window. Reports from Italy suggest the Serie A giants are considering Toure as one of two possible transfer targets to bolster their midfield ranks.

Italian source Calciomercato (h/t TalkSport) has credited Juve with interest in 33-year-old Toure: “The Italian champions are in the market for a new midfielder and they are hoping to sign Zenit St Petersburg’s Axel Witsel on a free next summer. But as well as the Belgian, Juve are now reportedly also hoping to bolster their ranks by snapping up Toure in January.”

The reports indicate Toure’s recent return to form has helped swell the queue of potential suitors. He began the season struggling for playing time after Pep Guardiola succeeded Manuel Pellegrini as manager.

Yet Guardiola has turned Toure’s way recently, and with successful results. The Ivory Coast powerhouse scored twice in a 2-1 away win against Crystal Palace in the Premier League. He also featured in another 2-1 away victory, this one over Burnley.

In the process, Toure has reminded City of his immense value. When he’s on form, few players can handle Toure’s combination of awesome physical power and outrageous flair and skill. He also still boasts one of …

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