Arsenal tempted to request City midfielder in Nasri deal
Arsenal could be temtped to ask Manchester City to include Eastlands Adam Johnson in any deal that could see Samir Nasri going in the opposite direction.
Whilst Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger would like to hold onto Nasri he does understand that the 24 year old is looking to move on this summer but could see Englishman Johnson joining the Emirates as part of the deal on top of a cash payment. Although Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is eager to keep hold of Johnson, his desire to land Nasri could overwhelm his desire to keep Johnson.
Although history tells us Wenger is not one for engaging in swap deals this may be one that he could consider. With Arsenal not wishing to bring Carlos Tevez on board for fear of his immediate home sickness, 24 year old Johnson would seem a decent bit of business, the 61 year old manager would also have a player who is looking for more first team appearances than he is currently receiving at Eastlands and would still have the Cesc Fabregas cash to invest in a more central player with Johnson classified as an out and out winger.
