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Manager Arsène Wenger has confirmed that he is looking to sign Marseilles winger Samir Nasri.

It is probably the biggest indication yet that Belarus winger Alexander Hleb is on his way out of the club and Nasri is his replacement.

And Wenger has confirmed that talks are underway as he looks to secure Nasri's signature before the Euro 2008 finals in Austria and Switzerland, which start on 7th June.

Wenger said: "It is likely to happen.

"And if it does happen, it will be before the start of the European Championship."

French winger Franck Ribery also confirmed that Nasri's representatives were in contact with the North London club over a potential transfer.

The French international said: "It is good for him.

"It [Arsenal] is a good club with many young people.

"But the English championship is completely different, he will have to adapt in order to impose himself.

"It is damaging to Marseille that Samir leaves - he has lived there all his life but it is important for him to see other places."


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Winger Alexander Hleb is looking to be finally on his way out of Arsenal, after the player's agent confirmed that the club had agreed to let him go.

Niki Spilevski said that talks between the Belarus international and manager Arsène Wenger concluded with the club not standing in Hleb's way if a club came in with the right offer.

The revelation comes after talks between manager Arsène Wenger and Hleb.

Spilevski said: "I can officially confirm that a short time ago Alexander decided that he will leave Arsenal and join another club.

"Of course, Arsenal and Arsène wanted him to stay but they have accepted the player's choice."