Coast midfielder played a pivotal role in securing 2010-11 FA
Cup and 2011-12 Premier League glory.
Toure remains a key man at the Etihad Stadium, but was
mooted as target for Inter last close-season and the player's
outspoken agent Dimitri Seluk this week told Sportitalia : "We
are ready to listen any offers that are on the table" and the
end of the current campaign.
Lavezzi was identified as a possibly January addition at San
Siro, but his representative Alessandro Moggi insists he will
see out the season at Paris Saint-Germain.
"Anything can happen in the transfer window,"
Mancini said. "Yaya Toure is a top player and he'll remain at
that level for many years because he's got class and great
physique.
"Ezequiel Lavezzi is a modern striker who knows how to do
everything. Maybe he could add something to our team next
season, but at the moment he's a PSG player."
Inter return to Serie A action against Carpi on Sunday
following Tuesday's heated 2-0 Coppa Italia victory at
league leaders Napoli.
Mancini left Fredy Guarin on the bench for that tie, with the
midfielder reported to be on the verge of a move to Chinese
Super League outfit Jiangsu Suning.
The coach believes Guarin still has a role to play in Inter's
title bid should he elect to remain in Italy.
"He had a bit on his mind and I preferred to give him a rest,"
Mancini explained. "He trained well yesterday and he's
looked good in the last three sessions in general, so he's
available.
"Sometimes players feel they've reached the end of their
relationship with a club. If he leaves I'll wish him all the best
in the world, but if he stays he's got a huge role to play.
Should he decide to move, then we'll look at some other
options."
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