Wenger in fight to keep Nasri away from Fergie

MANCHESTER UNITED remain hopeful of signing Samir Nasri although Arsenal say they have not received a formal bid for the French midfielder.

United have made a near-£20 million bid for the 24-year-old within the last fortnight, and that the bid remains on the table.

Nasri has so far refused to extend his Arsenal contract, which has only 12 months to run. He is expected to meet Arsene Wenger for talks within the next 24 hours.