Skysports.com understands Manchester United have stepped up their interest in Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri.

Speculation has intimated Nasri is on United's radar and skysports.com has now learnt he is the club's top target.

The talented French schemer's reluctance to engage in contract talks with Arsenal until he is satisfied their transfer targets are of the required standard to mount a title push next season has alerted Sir Alex Ferguson to his possible availability.

Despite being close to wrapping up a deal for Blackburn defender Phil Jones and Atletico Madrid goalkeeper David de Gea, amid widespread speculation Aston Villa's Ashley Young is also heading for Old Trafford, Ferguson's appetite for new signings has yet to be sated.

Nasri is seen as an ideal replacement for the retired Paul Scholes, with the centre of the field an area United's management are keen to revamp with fresh talent.

Inter Milan's Wesley Sneijder has been linked but Nasri, with just a season left on his existing deal, could be a more realistic deal to finance.

Arsene Wenger would be loath to lose one of key men, especially given Nasri's exit would likely lead to other members of his squad questioning their own futures.

However, United are now ready to test Arsenal's resolve to keep a player who has previously intimated he would be open to the prospect of moving to Manchester.

aunshi wrote:The Sneijder to Utd seems to be reported every window. Nasri to utd seems more realistic at the moment, especially as I get the impression Young is going to Liverpool.

Gil wrote:Massively overrated IMO. Him leaving Arsenal would be bad news as Wenger would probably get a superior player in Hazard.

Spider wrote:If that happen + Cesc to barca

Then i don't really know what i'm gonna do .

Interista809 wrote:Its more realistic than Wes so thats good.

I don't think Arsenal would sell him to United, they would prefer to give in to his demands first. If things on a personal level between Nasri and Wenger break then its a whole different story but right now its all about the money.... Me thinks this BS to put pressure on Wenger and give him what he wants.

Devil-Is-Red wrote:What if they don't give him what he wants, is it worth having a player who doesn't want to be there? And worse than that, lose him for free next season.

Devil-Is-Red wrote:Abroad to where though? It depends if he wants to play in Serie A or not. I can't see him going to RM or Barca because they don't need him.

It's gonna be really interesting in the next few days.

Immaculate_Mole wrote:

Spider wrote:If that happen + Cesc to barca

Then i don't really know what i'm gonna do .

I have a plan.........

Sign Pep as Wenger's assistant

1. Cesc stays

2. Pep get's to have sex with Cesc

3. Thiago replaces Xavi long term

4. Rosell makes smart transfers with Pep gone

5. GET INNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

izzy26 wrote:Sneijder to Chelsea? English press are drunk again aren't they.

If Nasri chooses to continue to use that purple patch he had earlier in the season as an excuse to get more money, than Arsenal sjould pack his bags.

If he goes to United, Nothing more to say really.