Intense transfer speculation continues to surround both players, with Fabregas still being pursued by boyhood club Barcelona and Manchester City keen to do a deal Nasri. The duo have been named in Arsenal's Champions League squad to face Udinese and would be cup-tied if they were to feature in the contest, which would seriously reduce their value to their potential new employers. But despite their inclusion, Chamakh believes the Gunners will lose the midfield pair once Arsene Wenger has lined up their replacements. "I think Cesc and Nasri will probably leave the club," the Moroccan said. "I do not believe that the money available for these two players is really the crux of the problem. I just think the manager wants to find reliable replacements." Meanwhile, Gunners forward Andrey Arshavin has shrugged off claims that he is poised to join Russian side Anzhi. He said in The Times: "It's not true, just rumours."
