Samir Nasri relishes Marouane Chamakh link-up at Arsenal

21 April 2010 15:23
Samir Nasri looks forward to welcoming Marouane Chamakh at Arsenal next season if the Bordeaux striker joins as expected this summer.[LNB]Gunners boss Arsene Wenger revealed last week that there is a 'good chance' the out-of-contract Morocco international, who has scored 13 goals in 34 Ligue 1 games this term,  will sign at the Emirates on a Bosman free.[LNB]And French star Nasri, who played against Chamakh during his spell at former club Marseille, believes the in demand striker would be a perfect fit for Arsenal.[LNB] On the move: Bordeaux forward Marouane Chamakh is said to be on his way to Arsenal this summer[LNB]'It would be a great signing for us,' Nasri told Arsenal's official magazine. 'He is a player that I really like.[LNB]'Chamakh plays for the team, gives everything and works very hard. He has big potential and would fit perfectly in our team.'[LNB]Nasri remains hopeful that Wenger can keep the core of his squad next season, adamant that injuries aside they can improve next season and end their five-year wait to win a trophy.[LNB] Back with a bang: Nasri is confident Arsenal can end their five-year trophy wait next season[LNB]He added: 'It is annoying. The work we do is not getting the credit it deserves because we are not winning silverware.[LNB]  'But this season had proved that we have everything to compete and we havelearnt so much.[LNB]'I am hoping that our squad will stay unchanged becausewe are really good and with a year more experience, we can achieve somegreat things next season.'[LNB] Emmanuel Adebayor must not lose it on fiery Arsenal return, warns Manchester City pal Kolo ToureArshavin confident Arsenal battlers will end trophy drought next seasonCOMPETITION: Win tickets to Arsenal v Man City - courtesy of EmiratesARSENAL FC

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