France manager Laurent Blanc has revealed that Arsenal are trying to find a new club for midfielder Samir Nasri, who will not sign a new contract at the club.
Nasri has only one year left on his current contract and is refusing to sign an extension. Arsene Wenger had initially stated his intent to force Nasri to stay and see out the final year, but it seems he has now softened this stance and will let the Frenchman leave this summer.
Man Utd were the early front runners before rivals Man City became the favourites for his signature, with a new £22m bid mooted. But it’s understood Arsenal are keen to find a foreign buyer if possible. Speaking ahead of tonights friendly against Chile, France manager Laurent Blanc said:
“As far as I know he’s still an Arsenal player [at the moment]. I know he’s in talks with his club, not about signing a new contract, but to find a new club as he told me he won’t be signing a new contract”
