Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has lashed out at Roberto Mancini after the Manchester City boss confirmed his interest in Samir Nasri.
The France midfielder is entering the final year of his contract with the Gunners and has been strongly linked with a move away from North London.
Mancini revealed on Saturday that he was hoping to sign Nasri from Arsenal before the end of the month.
But Wenger is furious at the way other clubs are openly talking about players who are under contract at his club.
He told Sky Sports News: "These comments are not allowed, it is against the basic rules of football and Roberto Mancini should be informed.
"I don't spend my time on what other people say. We are focused on playing our football.
"What we want is respect. We will not comment on any players at other clubs. It is time football in England came back to these basic rules."
When asked if he felt disrespected by Mancini, Wenger responded: "I cannot say otherwise, this comment is absolutely out of order."
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The France midfielder is entering the final year of his contract with the Gunners and has been strongly linked with a move away from North London.
Mancini revealed on Saturday that he was hoping to sign Nasri from Arsenal before the end of the month.
But Wenger is furious at the way other clubs are openly talking about players who are under contract at his club.
He told Sky Sports News: "These comments are not allowed, it is against the basic rules of football and Roberto Mancini should be informed.
"I don't spend my time on what other people say. We are focused on playing our football.
"What we want is respect. We will not comment on any players at other clubs. It is time football in England came back to these basic rules."
When asked if he felt disrespected by Mancini, Wenger responded: "I cannot say otherwise, this comment is absolutely out of order."
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