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Toure, 34, is seen as a potential successor to Italy legend Andrea Pirlo at City’s MLS sister club in New York.

Pirlo, 38, is retiring at New York City FC at the end of the season.

And that could be perfect timing for fellow midfielder Toure, who is assured of legendary status himself at City after being a major part of the club during their successful trophy run in recent seasons.

The Blues’ sister club in the Big Apple are coached by former City midfielder and ex-Etihad coach Patrick Vieira.

Toure was given a 12-month contract at City in the summer but such is the competition for places in Pep Guardiola’s exciting squad that it looks like being his last deal in Manchester.

Toure has only played twice so far this season and one of those appearances was as a substitute in last weekend’s 7-2 home romp over Stoke.

His other game came in the EFL Cup win over West Brom last month.