Yaya Toure is widely regarded as one of the best players in the modern Premier League era.
The former Ivory Coast midfielder won three Premier League titles during his eight-year spell at Manchester City.
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Toure was nominated for the Ballon d’Or award multiple times, with his best season coming in 2013/14, when he netted 24 goals whilst laying on 12 assists.
With that said, Toure has just delivered some extremely high praise to one Nottingham Forest star, as the 42-year-old said he reminds him of himself.
Nottingham Forest midfielder Ibrahim Sangare.
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Yaya Toure says Ibrahim Sangare reminds him of himself
Toure was recently asked which current midfielders remind him of how he used to play.
“Whilst he didn’t directly name Ibrahim Sangare, it’s more than likely that’s who he was referring to, given his style of play, previous comparisons and of course the fact they’re compatriots.
“I’ve been lucky enough to get invited by top clubs. For example, Arsenal, Crystal Palace, Chelsea because I’ve been going around watching some games,” the former Man City and Barcelona star said.
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“Of course, most of time I focus on the midfielders. There have been some interesting players I’ve been seeing.
“For example, the one at Nottingham Forest. I forget the name.
“But Semenyo as well with Bournemouth they have a lot of them you know, they have quite have a lot of things of me.”
Sangare has really stepped up a level this season, and he’s actually being linked with a move to Manchester United.
It’s been reported that Man United are eyeing a £43m deal for Sangare, but surely that level of bid will be rejected outright.
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