Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure has admitted it would be "fantastic" to join older brother Kolo at Arsenal next season.

The Ivory Coast star has impressed at the Nou Camp since his arrival from Monaco at the start of the season and he is one of few who can claim to have emerged with any credit from what has been a disappointing campaign on the whole for Barca.

His form has attracted interest from some of Europe's top clubs and with incoming coach Josep Guardiola set for a summer clear out, Toure could find himself making an exit after just one season with the Catalan club.

And with brother Kolo enjoying life at Arsenal, the 25-year-old has confessed a family link-up at the Emirates would be a tempting offer.

"I am conscious of interest from certain Premier League clubs," Toure said on L'Equipe's website.

"I can't say anything for the moment, but it's true that it would be great to play for a big club with my brother.

"That would be fantastic, but you never know."

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is reportedly lining up a bid in the region of £10 million for the former Olympiacos player, having already failed to capture him from the Greek club back in 2006.

But while the thought of teaming up with Kolo is a mouth-watering prospect Toure was keen to stress his admiration for Guardiola, who will take over the reins at the Nou Camp after Barca's final game of the season against Real Murcia this weekend.

"Guardiola was one of my favourite players," he added. "He is a leader of the game who plays just in front of the defence and he played football how it should be played.

"I loved watching him when I was learning my skill."

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