Mr Monopoly guy, or as the British press know him as, Roberto Mancini, is set to put in a new offer for Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri, who has rejected a new contract extension at the Emirates.
So far Arsenal have rejected any approaches for their French star in hope that he signs a new deal at the north London club before his contract expires (next summer), but run the risk of losing him on a free if he fails to compromise.
As much as I would hate to see the 24-year-old, does it make good business sense to lose him for free at the end of the season? No. Could we effectively use the proposed £22 million to buy a new player to replace Nasri? Yes.
If someone at the Emirates could guarantee that, if we did sell Samir Nasri and would buy Chris Samba, then I would say go for it. However, without the assurances that we would replace him with a player that would benefit the side, then I myself would be very disappointed if reluctant Arsenal sell the France international.
I don’t want the Gunners to lose Nasri for free next summer, and I think that would be the worst thing that could possibly happen in this difficult situation.
With the possibilities of losing Cesc Fabregas for around £36 million within the week, we need to decide what we are going to do.
It has been widely reported that we have already lost out on the chance to sign Valencia’s Juan Mata for a cheaper amount, and could now be forced to pay £22 million for his services, as the clause in his contract has reportedly expired.
Should Arsenal take £22 million for Nasri? In all honesty, as much as it pains me to say it, yes we should.
Losing him for nothing next season just does not make sense to me. However, if we were to sell Nasri, then we would need to use the money straightaway and replace him with a quality centre-back.
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If I were in charge I would sell him.
Look at Cesc last year, we all no he loves the club but there was something missing when he did play and wasnt injured, I dont think Nasri has the love for Arsenal like Cesc does so I say sell him, its just good business, £22 mil for a players with ONE year left on hes contract is a rare good deal.
What Arsene will do with that cash though is anyones guess, probably buy a French African 7 year old.