Manchester City [ Images ] have moved closer to signing Arsenal [ Images ] midfielder Samir Nasri and are reportedly trying to finalize the deal in the next 24 hours.

City have reportedly agreed to a deal worth 22 million pounds.

Nasri's future at Arsenal has been the subject of speculation for some time, with the Frenchman refusing to sign a new deal at the Emirates.

The transfer of the Frenchman will take City boss Roberto Mancini's [ Images ] summer spending to 74 million pounds, The Sun reports.

Nasri will be the final piece in Mancini's jigsaw as he assembles a squad to challenge for the title and be competitive in the Champions League [ Images ].