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Nasri eager for fresh Arsenal deal

ESPN staff
February 2, 2011
Samir Nasri has scored nine goals in 20 Premier League games this season © Getty Images
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Samir Nasri is ready to pledge his long-term future to Arsenal after his agent confirmed the midfielder is eager to sign a new deal at the club.

The France international, who joined Arsenal from Marseille in 2008, has just 18 months remaining on his current contract.

Nasri has emerged as a key member of the Gunners' first-team this season, with his performances leading to suggestions that he could be a frontrunner for the Footballer of the Year award.

Having scored nine goals in 20 Premier League appearances this season, the 24-year-old has reportedly caught the eye of Barcelona - but Jean-Pierre Bernes insists that the player wants to remain at Arsenal.

Bernes said in the Daily Express: "Samir has done his three seasons with Arsenal and the wise thing to do is to stay with this club."

Nasri is currently out of action with a hamstring injury sustained during Arsenal's 2-1 FA Cup win over Huddersfield Town.

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