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Samir Nasri Set Deadline to Prove Fitness at West Ham as Mammoth Contract Hangs in the Balance

Samir Nasri's free agent move to West Ham is back on, with the midfielder being set the target of New Year's Day to show his fitness.

The Frenchman has been out of the game for a year after being caught in violation of doping regulations following the use of an intravenous drip treatment in Los Angeles. West Ham were considered to be wavering on their interest after Nasri came to them 'overweight' and lacking sharpness.

But, according to the Mirror, Manuel Pellegrini remains keen to sign his former Manchester City man, and has set him the target of 1st January to prove his worth in training.