Pablo Zabaleta is well acquainted with Samir Nasri in the joint game for Manchester City, where they worked under the guidance of the current manager of West Ham, Manuel Pellegrini.

"Manuel knows Samira very well from his time in Manchester City," said Zabaleta..

"We need players with his qualities, especially after we lost two key players - Manuel Lansini and Jack Wilshire".

"Nasri works fantastic with the ball. He is one of those players who can hold the ball and play between the lines, helping the attacking players to create chances ".

Nasri completes serving an 18-month suspension for violating the rules of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), but may return to the game from January 1st.

"Samir will need some time. He has not trained with the team for over a year, but he is very good technically, so he needs to focus more on fitness, "said Zabaleta.

"We know Samir and what he is capable of. He is a fantastic player.. I hope he can get the best shape.. He needs to feel good in the physical plane, because we know how demanding the Premier League ".

Earlier it was reported that Nasri started training with West Ham, hoping to deserve a full-fledged contract.