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West Ham Manager Manuel Pellegrini Reveals Decision to Sign Samir Nasri Will Be Made Next Week

West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini has revealed the Hammers will make a decision next week over signing Samir Nasri on a short-term deal.

The former France international has been training at the London Stadium since November in a bid to prove his fitness, and will be eligible to play football again from 1 January after his 18-month doping ban ends.

With Pellegrini side's suffering long-term injuries to midfielders Andriy Yarmolenko and Jack Wilshere, the Hammers boss confirmed a decision regarding Nasri's potential future at the club will be taken next week.

Asked about the 31-year-old's situation, Pellegrini confirmed (as quoted by the Evening Standard): "Yes, we are going to take the decision probably next week.