Manchester United want Arsenal to keep hold of Cesc Fabregas – so they can forge ahead with a cut-price bid for Samir Nasri.
With Sir Alex Ferguson’s quest for Wesley Sneijder to become his midfield playmaker now looking unlikely, the Old Trafford boss is ready to turn to Arsene Wenger’s French midfielder Nasri.
Ferguson is back in England this week after holidaying in the South of France and is keen to sort out the central midfield berth vacated by the retired Paul Scholes before the bulk of the squad return to training next Monday.
The Reds are ready to move in and test the water at the Emirates with a £20m bid.
But Barcelona’s pursuit of Fabregas could be key to unlocking the door to Nasri.
United’s Champions League conquerors have already had a £27m bid for the Spaniard turned down flat by Arsenal and Barca’s president Sandro Rosell is insistent his club will not meet the Gunners’ £35m valuation of Fabregas.
If Barcelona push the boat out and nail down Fabregas then United’s bid for Nasri looks doomed, with Wenger unwilling to lose two key engine room figures in one summer.
The London club would improve their contract for Nasri if Fabregas goes.
However, if Fabregas stays at the Emirates Arsenal would be more willing to listen to offers for Nasri.
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