Arsenal prepare to sell playmaker Samir Nasri to Manchester City

Manchester City are prepared to pay £20m to bring Arsenal star Samir Nasri to the North West.

The 24-year-old, who has one year left on his current contract, has been strongly linked with a move away from the Emirates this summer.

While Manchester United reportedly have an interest in the midfielder, their Premier League rivals City look likely to snap up the Frenchman, according to talkSPORT.

Despite Arsenal hoping to hold on to Nasri, it seems Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is resigned to cashing in on the player.

City manager Roberto Mancini is expected to table a fee in the region of £20m for the French international this week.