Manchester City are set to extend the summer spending spree by signing Arsenal defender Kolo Toure.
The Eastlands club have made significant moves to strengthen their defence in the transfer window and after failing to lure Chelsea captain John Terry to Manchester have focused on signing the Gunners centre-back.
Sky Sports News reports that a fee in the region of £16 million is close to being agreed between the two clubs and that a deal could be completed by Friday.
City boss Mark Hughes was believed to be keen on Everton defender Joleon Lescott but the Merseyside club made it clear they had no intention of selling after rejecting big money offers outright.
The Ivory Coast international is expected to return from Arsenal's pre-season training camp, and expected complete a medical and agree personal terms with City tomorrow.
Arsene Wenger signed Toure for just £150,000 in 2002 and is ready to sell after allowing striker Emmanuel Adebayor to join City just one week ago.
Manchester City have brought in midfielder Gareth Barry and strikers Carlos Tevez and Roque Santa Cruz in addition to the former Arsenal striker as they attempt to make the Champions League places next season.
David Kifford, Goal.com
Manchester City In Talks With Arsenal For Kolo Toure - Report
