Arsenal star Samir Nasri close to agreeing new deal with Gunners

By SPORTSMAIL REPORTER
Updated: 05:09 EST, 6 January 2011

Arsenal star Samir Nasri is edging closer to signing a new contract with the Gunners.

Talks between the player's representative, Jean-Pierre Bernes, and Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis are continuing.

A new four-year deal worth around £75,000 a week should be announced shortly.

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'He is only 23 years old and still has much room for improvement,' said Nasri’s father, Hamid.

'I am convinced that he can go even higher. I think that yes, this will be with Arsenal.

'It is a club that is close to his heart, that knew how to bring him to the level where he is. I think that Arsenal remains his priority.'

Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola is known to be an admirer of a player who has been among the outstanding performers this season.

Nasri's current contract runs out in 2012, but he is known to be extremely happy in England.