Narsi 'deal done' - report

While the Gunners, in line with their usual policy, have made no official comment, the France international has long been a target of manager Arsene Wenger.

The Arsenal manager accepted a move for Nasri, who turns 21 later this month, would probably have to wait until after Euro 2008, but now seems to have been pressed through following Les Bleus' untimely exit from the group stages.

Reports claim that the player has signed a four-year contract to join the Gunners.

It is understood the midfielder - who can play down the centre or on the wing - is likely to have cost Arsenal around £12million, and would be their second major signing of the summer following the capture of promising Welsh teenager Aaron Ramsey from under the noses of Manchester United.

Wenger had made it clear he continues to have great faith in his current young squad - which finished third after leading the Premier League for long spells last season.

However, he also accepted they would benefit from the addition of some experienced "super-talent".

Wenger clearly believes Nasri has a bright future. Speaking earlier this month, he said: "At 21 years old his whole future is ahead of him and he has (quite) a margin for progressing further.

"He has, in any case, the qualities needed to assert himself at the highest level."