Samir Nasri is on the brink of a shock switch to Manchester United after finding himself unsettled by Arsenal's inability to compete for top European silverware, according to a Premier League agent.
Through messages released via his social networking profile on Twitter, agent Peter Morrison insisted that whilst he could not absolutely confirm that a deal has been struck already, the potential shock switch is in the process of being agreed.
"I'm hearing reports that Samir Nasri's representatives has indeed agreed a deal enabling him to join #mufc," Morrison revealed via Twitter earlier today.
Nasri has been linked for some time with a possible move away from north London and Manchester United are said to be his most desired destination, after the French midfielder witnessed Sir Alex Ferguson's men lift a record 19th Premier League title this season.
A number of sources believe that United boss Sir Alex Ferguson wants to bring some creativity to the club and is keen to add either Nasri, Tottenham star Luka Modric or Inter Milan's Wesley Sneijder.
Following the retirement of Paul Scholes, Ferguson knows that he needs to make some major acquisitions in the summer and Nasri could be a very real possibility.
The French international has refused to speak to Arsenal about a new contract and has told the club that he wants new players to arrive in the summer. Nasri also revealed to French televsision station TF1 that he would consider his future if their was interest from United.
“Do I want to go to United? We should see if their interest is real and if it is concrete first."
Ferdinand has also admitted that he is an admirer of the 23-year-old. "Samir Nasri is an excellent player who has a good technique and a huge amount of talent and he scores goals.
"For me, he is one of the best players right now. I think he even won the title of best French football player at international level. The French have a history of good players here. Thierry Henry has been fantastic. Just like Cantona. And let's not forget Marcel Desailly."
Should United attempt to land Nasri then it would take a substantial bid for Arsenal to sell to one of their closest rivals. However, Ferguson has revealed that he has funds to try and bring a number of players to the club.
"I'm looking at possibly a couple, maybe three signings, which would boost our overall quality in the team," Ferguson revealed to Inside United. "Of course, the way we're looking at it is we have Ryan Giggs coming towards the end of his career and Gary Neville's already retired.
"Edwin van der Sar announced his retirement and there are holes we want to plug in terms of the safety and security of the team in the next few years."
Arsenal Star Player on Brink of Shock Man United Move According to Agent