Manchester United are being linked with a sensational move for Arsenal star Samir Nasri. The France international has little over a year to run on his existing deal and been warned by Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger that he will be sold if he refuses to pen a new deal this summer.
L'Equipe says United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is well aware of the situation and ready to move for the midfielder.
Arsenal will be desperate not to sell Nasri to a Premier League rival, but are at a disadvantage with the midfielder just over six months away from being able to sign a pre-contract with United.
Ferguson sees the midfield schemer as the ideal replacement for Paul Scholes, who is likely to hang up his boots after Saturday's Champions League final.