Yaya Toure has admitted that he hopes to taste life in the Premier League at some point in his career.
The combative midfielder is currently on the books of Catalan giants Barcelona, with whom he is contracted until 2012.
He extended his association with the reigning European champions last summer amid mounting speculation that he could be on his way to England.
Such a move never materialised, much to the dismay of Manchester City, but Toure has refused to rule out the possibility of making such a switch in the future.
His brother Kolo plies his trade at Eastlands, having previously turned out for Arsenal, and the 26-year-old has hinted that he could join him in the English top flight.
"It is true that I came close to joining Arsenal in the past," Toure told Eurosport .
Experience"Before I signed for Olympiakos I underwent a two-month trial in London.
"It was a positive experience, but Arsene Wenger decided not to follow up his interest.
"I am very happy about how things have turned out, but I think that one day I will play in the Premier League."
City centre-half Kolo Toure admits he would be only too happy to be reunited with his brother at Eastlands, as he believes Yaya has all the attributes required to be a success in the Premier League.
"My brother is a brave footballer and is one of few people who can handle Didier Drogba," he said.
"That means he has the potential to be a real star for City."
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