Nasri Almost A Gunner
Marseille playmaker Samir Nasri is on the verge of signing for Arsenal, according to reports out of France...
May 20, 2008 1:39:50 AM
The French international, hailed by many as the new Zinedine Zidane, has been linked with a move to the likes of Real Madrid and Juventus over the past two years.
He has continued to impress during his side's fleeting appearances in Europe but, despite signing a contract extension just weeks ago, looks set to leave the club this summer.
The signs were ominous on the final league day of the season, when the midfielder himself said it could be his last game for the club.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has time and time again insisted that big players will be sought after ahead of big names. Nasri is somewhat a combination of both.
Though he may not be a household name just yet, his association with Zidane in itself has sent his market value sky-rocketing. La Provence contends that the Gunners, notoriously cautious in their transfer dealings, will have to shell out €17 million (which comes to approximately £13.5 million) to land the player.
Arsenal were prepared to pay £10m initially, and have since improved their offer. Though it has not been accepted, an agreement is said to be close.
Chet Winter, Goal.com
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