Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will not allow Cesc Fabregas AND Samir Nasri to leave.
The Daily Star Sunday says Gunners boss Wenger has privately admitted that one of his playmakers will probably go.
But he is adamant that he can't afford to lose both.
That means either Fabregas, wanted by Barcelona, or Manchester City target Nasri will be made to stay against their will.
Arsenal are holding out for £40million for captain Fabregas, 24.
Meanwhile, City believe they have a £25m deal in place for Nasri, also 24 -and are waiting for the green light from The Emirates to complete a transfer the France midfielder is keen to make.
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