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Nasri Close To Arsenal Move

Wed 25 Jun, 12:09 PM


Samir Nasri is close to sealing a move to Arsenal, according to Marseille chairman Pape Diouf.

Nasri said on Monday that he had joined Arsenal in a deal worth around £15million, but those claims were swiftly rubbished by his agent and both clubs.

Nasri's agent Jean-Pierre Bernes said: "Nothing has been finalised. It is premature to announce this. Discussions are continuing between the two clubs and the player."

However, Diouf told Marseille's official website that a deal, while not yet complete, was imminent.

Diouf said: "We know Samir Nasri's position. Under the Webster ruling, he had the possibility of leaving the club for much less than the agreement we've reached today.

"After talks with him and his representatives, we've reached an agreement on the circumstances of his departure. Samir was approached in very concrete terms by Arsenal, who also contacted us.

"There are therefore steps that need to be taken to reach an agreement between the clubs.

"There is a strong chance he could play for (Arsenal) next season, but until the agreement is formalised we can't talk about any departure."

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  1. gallas n adebayor should go..
    their time is over with the gunners..

    From drdolittle_89, on Sun 29 Jun 10:17PM

  2. arsenal should buy igor akinfeev!!!

    From noxious f, on Sat 28 Jun 9:15PM

  3. We gunnerz fans keep talking about the strikers coming forgetting the backline. The weakness of Arsenal is Gallas(weeping baby),Toure after the NAtions cup and Senderos. Maybe we need good defenders too. Do we have any suggestions to Arsene about that too? With vela,Eduardo,V.Persie and Im sure as usual Arsenal might buy a striker from Finland And i wont still be suprised.
    GUNNERZ FOR LIFE.
    Fabulous Representing UNILAG,NIGERA

    From fabulouskid77, on Thu 26 Jun 10:31PM

  4. nasri good player but wenger is not good mannager because of buying

    From mjannaale, on Thu 26 Jun 6:29PM

  5. nasri good player but wenger is not good mannager because of buying

    From mjannaale, on Thu 26 Jun 6:29PM

  6. If this deal eventually comes through,then you guys(ManU,Liverpool,Chelsea & others should watch out for us ARSENAL...Hopefully we add maybe Arshavin and Santa Cruz then 1 more defender and thats all. Demola Lagos,Nigeria

    From aaipadeola, on Thu 26 Jun 10:20AM

  7. we wernt far off man utd/chelsea this year, with a bit more luck we would of won the league and thats a fact,man utd aint gonna compete without ronaldo thats why thier so worried, chelsea are gonna lose a couple of big players and no doubt will spend huge to replace em and stil play boring football? is that the right word for thier game? as fer nasri, give it a year and every club in europe will be screaming for his signature from us.

    From fabongrass, on Wed 25 Jun 7:01PM

  8. Another young player for arsenal's never ending rebuilding…this team so good to watch all season long until they play big games deciders where their choke because of their apparent youth and inexperience

    From samneuro@ymail.com, on Wed 25 Jun 6:05PM

  9. Arsenal should go for Arshavin also and add to the defence bcos we lack good player at the back line.

    From wkingsley24, on Wed 25 Jun 5:11PM

  10. i really think people need to stop being so concerned with how many big named strikers Arsenal can have and start to focus more on a solid defender to compliment Kolo. Lets face it, last season Gallas and Senderos didn't really manage to fill the void that we have had since Sol left.

    From chris, on Wed 25 Jun 5:01PM

  11. let wenger get good signings b4 d start of d season specifically on attack nd midfield like nasir...we need 2 score more goals next season... samuel sanni,ABUJA- NIGERIA

    From justsammy18, on Wed 25 Jun 4:35PM

  12. Good transfer for arsenal. But I think they need more significant key players to compete in the long run with MU, Liverpool, and Chelsea.

    From hancur2000, on Wed 25 Jun 2:39PM

  13. I heard Nasri is best player of the season in Marsille.I think this french boy will take Hleb's position.

    From kyawzawlinn@ymail.com, on Wed 25 Jun 1:26PM

  14. He will be a good buy by arsenal and arsenal still need to buy a more experience striker like david villa to compliement their attack. Man u and chelsea will find it very diff to stop them next season. jy frm 9ja

    From mrcharles1978, on Wed 25 Jun 11:16AM
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