Inter tried their best in attempting to lure Yaya Toure to the San Siro, after the Ivorian midfielder suffered a dip in form with the Citizens last season which caused some heavy criticism from both the media and fans​. Toure responded by flirting with the Italian giants and announcing that he may seek for a new challenge in his career, as the huge amount of money he earns in Manchester does not represent the goals he wants to achieve in his career.





It was believed at one point that Inter could actually pull off the transfer and reunite Yaya Toure with Roberto Mancini once again. However, it all fell apart, with the 32-year-old star making a strong finish of the season with some impressive performances and finally stating that he is happy to remain in England.





Roberto Mancini tells @la_stampa he "hasn't given up" on signing Yaya Toure but #Inter "never discussed" Ibrahimovic pic.twitter.com/JibkRO8fiQ — Adam Digby (@Adz77) June 12, 2015





Despite Toure's recent comments, Roberto Mancini is still hoping that he will decide to wear the black and blue shirt, claiming that Toure personally contacted him and expressed his desire to join him at Inter.





“He was the one who told me he wanted to look for new destinations,” ​said the Coach in a interview with La Stampa.





“I spent six months explaining to him what he would find at Inter, then he spoke with his club and he fell out of the radar.





“But I haven't given up on this, I'm waiting to hear his own side of the story and in the meantime I remain hopeful.





“Or else why would he have spent six months telling me that he wanted to come to Milan?"





Mancini also made comments regarding the forthcoming summer transfer market, being questioned about the reports suggesting that Inter are interested in signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Geoffrey Kondogbia.





“Good players are the same ones for everyone. And not all of them can be taken away from their respective teams. It's normal that there should be competition.





“Ibrahimovic? He's a great champion, but we never discussed him.





“There will be time to develop this mercato. Let's see what happens. I have some specific requests, but the team I have now is no joke either. I can do well even with these players.”





Inter are looking to reinforce their squad heavily during the summer transfer market and make amends for their disappointing season which saw them finishing 8th in the Serie A standings.

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