Manchester City are ready to hand Yaya Toure a stunning new contract worth £55 MILLION.

The Daily Star Sunday says City are ready to open talks with Yaya Toure about a new five-year deal worth a staggering £55m.

Toure will have two years left on his current contract in the summer and City are determined to hold on to their prized possession.

It is understood Toure can look forward to a bumper offer of around £11m a year - £220,000 a week - if he signs a five-year deal.