Premier League Yaya Toure calls for Lionel Messi to join Manchester City

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has joined team-mates in urging his former colleague Lionel Messi to make a switch to the Etihad Stadium.

Previously, Messi's Argentina team-mate Sergio Aguero has vocalised his desire to see the double World Player of the Year at City, as did compatriot Pablo Zabaleta.

A move for the Barcelona playmaker would, without a doubt, command a world record £100million-plus transfer fee.

"Yes, he should come to City. Then we'll definitely play together. City should buy him." Sergio Aguero

However, City is one of few clubs who could afford the fee and Messi's wage-bill.

"If it's to come to City, I hope Messi can leave Barca," Toure told the Manchester Evening News.

While striker Aguero, who has partnered Messi in the Argentina team, said: "Yes, he should come to City. Then we'll definitely play together. City should buy him."

Blues full-back Zabaleta revealed his international team-mate often asks about life at the Etihad.

"He asked me a lot about City," said Zabaleta. "It's something we often talk about."

Furthermore, reports from Spain suggests that Messi is unsettled at the Nou Camp, with rumours hinting at a fall-out between the player and Barcelona vice-president Javier Faus over contract talks.