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Samir Nasri is out of contract at the end of the 2011-2012 season.

Arsenal midfield maestro is No.1 target for Barcelona this summer.

The highly rated defender is expected to sign a five-year contract worth 16 million Pounds.

Such is the urgency to sign the Villa number 7 that United want to finalise the swoop in the next 48 hours.

Barcelona are ahead of Manchester United, Juventus and Manchester City in the race.

An experimental French side scored three goals in the last four minutes.

Gerard Houllier has stepped down as Aston Villa manager due to health problems.

"It is an honour to be the new manager of West Ham United," Allardyce said.

The Argentine inspired Barcelona to a great Champions League final win over Manchester United.

There could be a lot of goals, a lot of excitement. Hopefully it turns out that way. Sir Alex said.

Barcelona have completely dominated the Europe in past few seasons and are touted as the one of the best.

The Manchester United manager revealed that the 20-year-old is on his way to replace retiring Edwin van der Sar.

Barcelona take on the EPL winners in the Champions League final at Wembley on May 28.

Any of the favourites for the job would know that second place in the EPL won't be good enough.

Chelsea finished second in the Premier League this season.

There has been constant speculation in Italy that the playmaker will sign for Juventus.