SOCCER:SAMIR NASRI has risked fracturing his relationship with Arsene Wenger by casting doubt over his readiness to sign a new contract at Arsenal, with the France international suggesting he is keen to discover whether Manchester United's interest in him is "concrete", reports DOMINIC FIFIELD

Wenger conceded last week that negotiations between the club and the player, a €18 million signing from Marseille in the summer of 2008, are at an impasse over the financial terms on offer. Nasri is entering the final year of his contract and with three years of Premier League experience, would be an attractive addition to United’s option.

Speculation the champions would lodge a bid has been fanned by Patrice Evra urging the attacking midfielder to move to Old Trafford. That prompted Wenger to say last week: “One thing’s for sure, we’re not selling him to Manchester United.”

Yet Nasri himself, when interviewed on TF1’s Telefoot, appeared more open to the prospect. “Let’s find out if their interest is true first, and then we’ll talk about it,” he said.

“I don’t know if I will sign a new contract . . . For the moment, I don’t want to think about this. We will speak about it after the match with Poland (tomorrow). Do I want to go to United? We should see if their interest . . . is concrete first.”

Arsenal, who have Gael Clichy in a similar position, hoped to secure Nasri on a five-year deal worth around €101,000 a week.