TOURE POISED FOR EASTLANDS SWITCH

Date published: 29 July 2009

Kolo Toure is top of Manchester City’s wishlist and thought to be close to signing for £15million as the big–spenders turn their attention from attack to defence to complete their spending for the new season.

City are confident of securing Toure’s transfer from Arsenal by the end of this week, in a move which would take manager Mark Hughes’ spending this summer close to the £100million mark.

With City also reportedly set to make an improved offer to Everton for another central defender, Joleon Lescott, talks with Arsenal are continuing – and Gunners manager Arsene Wenger has conceded the Ivory Coast defender may be leaving north London.

It is understood City are very optimistic of wrapping up a deal for the 28–year–old.