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Arsenal Ready To Make Move For £16m-Rated Matija Nastasic

By on July 22, 2014

Arsenal are lining-up a move for Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic to replace Manchester United-bound Thomas Vermaelen, according to the Daily Mail.

With less than 12 months remaining on his contract, Vermaelen is expected to leave this summer and United are keen on luring him to Old Trafford in a deal that could be worth around £10m.

Although there are reports suggesting Arsene Wenger could take Phil Jones or Chris Smalling in exchange, the Daily Mail claim today that the boss has his eye on Man City youngster Nastasic.

Arsenal scouts watched the Serbian youngster extensively during his time at Fiorentina and we considered a move before he eventually joined City back in 2012.

However, it appears Arsene has retained his interest in the 21-year-old and the newspaper suggests that he will target the £16m-rated youngster if and when Vermaelen leaves the club.

Nastasic was very impressive during his first season at the Etihad but injury hampered his development last year, and his future at City is now in doubt as the champions are set to sign Eliaquim Mangala from Porto.

I’d be delighted if we could lure him to the Emirates as he’s certainly one of the most talented young defenders in Europe and would provide great back-up to Per and Kos, but would City be prepared to sell him to a domestic rival? I’m not convinced.

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