Arsenal have reportedly told Manchester City they can have midfielder Samir Nasri for £22 million.
The Gunners are said to have conceded that the French international will not sign a new deal with the club and will now look to receive a transfer fee rather than risk losing him on a free transfer next summer.
With only two days left before the season kicks off it remains to be seen whether a deal will be completed in time for City’s opening fixture against Swansea.
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