Samir Nasri 'closes in on Sevilla loan'

Samir Nasri is strangled by teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion on April 9, 2016
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Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri is reportedly on the verge of joining Sevilla on loan for the rest of the season.

Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri has reportedly arrived in Spain ahead of a loan switch to Sevilla.

The 29-year-old has been regularly linked with a move away from the Etihad Stadium this summer after new manager Pep Guardiola criticised him for being overweight on his return to pre-season training.

Nasri was left out of his side's first four games of the season, but did come on for a 15-minute cameo off the bench during Sunday's 3-1 victory over West Ham United.

Guardiola praised the Frenchman following the match and hinted that he could stay beyond Wednesday night's transfer deadline, but he is now understood to be on the verge of a move to Sevilla.

The Spanish outfit will reportedly pay 65% of Nasri's wages during his loan spell, with confirmation of the deal expected tomorrow.

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