After weeks of intense speculation, Samir Nasri looks set to leave Arsenal after it was reported that Manchester City are close to finalising a £20 million deal for the player.
Nasri, 24, is regarded by many as one of the finest midfield talents in the Premier League and the French international has been strongly linked with a move to Manchester United as Sir Alex Ferguson looks to replace the now retired Paul Scholes.
However, Ferguson looks set to miss out on one of his number one targets as Roberto Mancini closes on his first major signing of the summer window. City are also close to agreeing a deal to bring Nasri’s Arsenal team-mate Gael Clichy to Eastlands.
If Nasri does complete the reported £20 million deal to Manchester City, he will more than double his current wage which he earns at the Emirates stadium. It is suggested in reports that City have offered Nasri £180,000 a week to make the move which many other former Gunners have made in the past.
This really is a massive blow for Arsenal. Nasri is, without doubt, one of the club’s most valueable assets and if he does, as is now expected, leave the club, I personally believe they will struggle to find a decent replacement. I am sure Arsenal fans and indeed fans of both Manchester clubs will have plenty to say about this.
Matt Cooper
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