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Manchester City transfer news: Samir Nasri could link up with Mario Balotelli as Nice offer him way out of Etihad hell

MANCHESTER CITY outcast Samir Nasri could link up with Mario Balotelli at Nice, according to reports.

The French midfielder is on the market this summer as he looks to end his Etihad nightmare.

 Samir Nasri has been offered an escape route by Nice
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Samir Nasri has been offered an escape route by NiceCredit: AFP or licensors
 Former Man City team-mate Mario Balotelli scored 15 goals last season for Nice but struggled with discipline at times
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Former Man City team-mate Mario Balotelli scored 15 goals last season for Nice but struggled with discipline at timesCredit: EPA

And the Daily Mail claims Nasri, 30, is being offered a move back to his homeland by Nice.

City are hoping to recoup around £10million for the former Arsenal star, who has two years left on his contract.

Pep Guardiola allowed Nasri to join the US tour where he put in some decent performances to catch the eye.

And after Balotelli scored 15 goals to help inspire a shock title challenge, Nice are prepared to take another risk.

The South France club qualified for the Champions League last season after finishing behind Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain.

Boss Lucien Favre is trying to improve his squad to cope with the demands of European football.

 Samir Nasri was given a chance to impress on City's US tour
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Samir Nasri was given a chance to impress on City's US tourCredit: Reuters
 City want the playmaker off their wage bill after a summer splurge
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City want the playmaker off their wage bill after a summer splurgeCredit: AFP or licensors

But last year's stellar performances have seen several Nice stars catch the eye of bigger clubs.

Jean Michael Seri is a target for Arsenal, who are struggling to convince Monaco to part with top target Thomas Lemar.

The Ivorian midfielder, 25, played a key role for Nice and would be missed but Nasri can offer similar qualities if he rediscovers his form.

 Signing Mario Balotelli turned out to be a good bit of business for Nice
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Signing Mario Balotelli turned out to be a good bit of business for NiceCredit: Rex Features


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