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Man City to sign Nasri in next 24 hours

August 18, 2011 13:34 IST

Manchester City have moved closer to signing Arsenal 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.

Samir NasriNasri'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 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.

Source: ANI