Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri has rejected interest from Inter Milan.
The Daily Star says Nasri's point-blank refusal to even consider a switch to Serie A means the Gunners' options for off-loading the midfielder, 24, this summer are fast running out.
Boss Arsene Wenger is desperate not to lose the French ace and intends to use the club's trip to the Far East this week to hold further crunch talks with the player.
But if he fails to change Nasri's mind, Wenger and his board know they must sell now - or face losing him on a free next year.
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