Source: Daily_Mail
Roberto Mancini hopeful Samir Nasri deal can be tied up 'very quickly'
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is hopeful a deal to sign Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri can be tied up 'very quickly'.[LNB]With discussions between the two clubs believed to have been going on for some time, it had been expected Nasri might be confirmed as a City player this week.[LNB]No such announcement has been made as yet, but Mancini - whose side face Bolton in the Barclays Premier League on Sunday - wants to see the transfer wrapped up swiftly.[LNB] City bound? Samir Nasri looks set to leave Arsenal for Manchester City[LNB] [LNB]'I hope we can close it very quickly now, but I don't know the last news about him because my concentration is on the game,' Mancini said.[LNB]'But I hope - also because the market finishes in the next 10 days.'[LNB] Business as usual: Nasri in training with Marouane Chamakh[LNB] [LNB]Asked why there may have been a delay in proceedings, Mancini said: 'I don't know - this is not my job.[LNB]'I don't know why, but it is probably because Nasri is a good player, or because there is some problem.'[LNB]Frenchman Nasri's contract at the Emirates is up at the end of the season and he has refused to sign a new deal.[LNB]He has not featured for Arsenal so far this season and would be a major boost to Mancini, adding creativityto his side as they look to mount a serious title challenge.[LNB] Exciting times: Roberto Mancini is leading Manchester City into a new era[LNB]In terms of potential outgoing personnel, one player who seems certain to leave City is Emmanuel Adebayor.[LNB]Spurs boss Harry Redknapp this week revealed Spurs were in talks with the Blues about a move for the striker, although Mancini would only say it was 'possible' Adebayor was about to be sold.[LNB] Forget your Coates! The spending stops with Nasri, City tell ManciniNasri saga nears an end with wantaway Arsenal midfielder set for Manchester City medicalShow a bit of respect! They are queuing up to hammer Wenger but he's still No 1Leo's London: Premier League pantomime - starring Nasri, Adebayor and Barton - isn't quite football fun for all the family[LNB]
