Saturday, 11th June, 2011
Italian giants Inter have joined Manchester United in holding an interest in Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri. The Frenchman has been linked with an exit from the Emirates and, with just a year to run on his present deal, is firmly in the driving seat over his future.
And while Manchester United’s interest is now well known, Inter are a new name in the chase.
According to reports from Italy via Sky Sport 24, the Nerazzurri are keeping a close eye on Nasri’s situation, with technical director Marco Branca wishing to be kept informed of developments, and could mount a swoop to take the talented schemer to the San Siro.
Also playing a part in Inter’s pursuit of the former Marseille man is a lingering concern over Wesley Sneijder. The Dutch wizard declared recently his happiness with life in Milan, however there remains little doubt that the Holland star continues to be a target for a number of clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester United.
Nasri therefore would be a possible replacement in the unlikely event that Sneijder did leave the San Siro, while if not he would strengthen the Nerazzurri for their assault on next season’s Serie A as the club look to reclaim the title from bitter rivals AC Milan.
On Arsenal’s part, despite wishing to keep hold of the 23-year-old, who shone in last season’s Premier League, the Gunners would surely rather sell Nasri to a foreign side than an English rival in the form of Manchester United.
The Frenchman’s thoughts on a possible switch to Inter however, remain unknown.
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