Source: Team_Talk
RM plays down Nasri comments
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini insisted he was surprised after Arsene Wenger criticised his comments about Samir Nasri. [LNB] Arsenal manager Wenger accused Mancini of breaking the 'basic rules of football' after the Italian admitted he hoped to sign the Gunners midfielder by the end of the month.[LNB]But Mancini was suprised at Wenger's outburst and insisted he had said little to anger the Frenchman.[LNB]"I said only that Nasri, (Sergio) Aguero are two good players and I said also that Nasri is under contract with Arsenal," he told Sky Sports News. "I don't know why he's upset, but only this.[LNB]"Because the question was about some good players, I say that like this. I said also that Nasri is under contract with Arsenal, it's difficult. Only this."[LNB]Media reports have suggested Manchester City are still considering an improved £40million bid from Corinthians for Carlos Tevez and Mancini confirmed he will hold talks with the frontman, who missed a crucial shootout penalty as Argentina were knocked out of the Copa America by Uruguay.
