Arsenal’s failure to net a trophy in so many years has meant that many of their top players are seemingly seeking moves away from the Emirates Stadium. The latest is Samri Nasri and as the Frenchman enters the final year of his contract, his comments today will be the last thing that Gunners fans will want to hear.
Over recent months there has been intense speculation linking the 23-year-old with a move away after talks stalled over a new contract. Nasri’s current deal expires at the end of next season although Arsene Wenger will be fully aware of the current situation, which means that the only way that Arsenal will command a fee for the midfielder is if they allow him to move now.
Nasri himself has remained quiet on the subject although today, he has broken his silence. Speaking to Telefoot, he said: “I don’t know if I will sign a new contract, the discussions are ongoing.
“Do I want to go to United? First, we should see if it’s real and concrete.”
Since joining the club in 2008, it would be fair to say that Nasri has established himself as one of Arsenal’s leading stars. Having signed for £12m from Marseille, there was plenty of pressure resting on his shoulders but as the years have progressed he has shown considerable improvement. In his 124 appearances for the club he has managed 27 goals but with 15 of those coming this season, it shows just how much his game has developed recently.
However, Arsenal’s failures over recent years mean that the North London outfit are no longer one of the desirable destinations for players and this means they are struggling to push on. What’s more, as the club cannot compete financially with the very best, it means players like Nasri will often look to move on to secure better contracts elsewhere.
