It's pure greed with this guy. If he signed a contract now his signing-on bonus would be a fraction of what he stands to gain if he leaves on a free next year. This guy has engineered the whole deal to ensure he wins (obviously I'm not talking about football matches and trophies here - heaven forbid) regardless of how much harm is inflicted on the club. Because you're right, he could easily make a deal that allows him away next year but also guarantees we get a fair price for him - even a 2 year deal would help us out. But he won't sign and this tells us everything about him. I wouldn't mind if he just came out and said it's about the money, but he's even started up his whine about trophies, ambition and all that shite that means nothing to these modern day players. Deceitful greedy little shit - he's tried to foster an image of being a straight talker but he's the exact opposite. I don't think he has an ounce of respect for Wenger or else he wouldn't be putting him in this position, there's a win-win available here but Nasri wants it all. He's a hate figure for me now, shitty little lesbian tool. I hope he doesn't get a game all season, rots on the bench, is quickly forgotten about by City and falls victim to the new financial regulations which will mean clubs can't just pay 100 dickheads stupid money. I hope he hangs on in his efforts to screw us and nobody wants him or his fucked up wage demands next year. I hope he has to grovel back to the negotiating table and Wenger tells him to fuck off and die. Wouldn't it be great and a refreshing change if it worked out that way?