Wenger: Nasri stays, Gervinho signed

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Gervinho has been signed from Lille, and that Samir Nasri should be staying at Arsenal.

By Kelvin Tan in Kuala Lumpur
The Barclays Premier League giants are embarking on their first Asian Tour since 1999, and reached their first stop, Malaysia, on Monday afternoon.
Speaking at a press conference as soon as the Gunners reached Kuala Lumpur, manager Arsene Wenger revealed the club's first major business of the summer had been done.
He said: "Gervinho has just joined up for training today at London Colney.
"He signed last Thursday, and has just come back from his holidays."
There was more welcome news to the Arsenal fans, as the Frenchman believes that Samir Nasri should be staying at the club, despite reports linking him to a move to Manchester United, as his contract is running down to its last year this coming season.
"I expect Samir Nasri to stay", Wenger said, adding: "There is always speculation, but he is committed to the club right now."
However, question marks remain over the London club's ability to hold on to the player in the long run, but the Arsenal manager was hopeful that he could persuade his compatriot to sign a contract extension. When asked about the matter, Wenger replied: "Oh yes, why not?"
However Wenger refused to speak on captain Cesc Fabregas' absence from the squad in Malaysia. The media is rife with reports that the Spaniard is close to a move to Barcelona, but Wenger kept his cards close to his chest.
"I never speak on matters that happen behind closed doors", he said, adding: "I have given the media enough headlines and I don't want to add any more."
However, Wenger did tell Sky Sports News: "Cesc loves the club and hopefully we will manage. We know that this story for Barcelona has gone on for years now, we have to close that and focus on the season, hopefully with Cesc Fabregas."
Speaking about Arsenal's first tour to Asia in 12 years, the Frenchman admitted his players were tired from the journey across two continents, but pleased to have a "new experience".
He said: "We (Arsenal) know that we have a big fanbase in Asia, and we haven't been here since 1999."
"Physically we are jet-lagged, but overall this will be a new experience for the team."
The Frenchman also revealed his thoughts and expectations of having part of his pre-season preparations in Asia.
"At this stage of the season, we'll look at getting as physically fit as quickly as possible.
"We will find the balance between not disturbing our physical preparations and our pre-season", the manager added.
Malaysian XI coach K.Rajagopal was also present at the press conference, and revealed that he regarded this friendly as a good chance to assess his players ahead of their crucial 2014 World Cup qualifiers against Singapore on July 23 and 29.
He said: "I am very excited, as so are my boys.
"Unlike Arsenal, we haven't signed any new players, but I believe in my young players.
"We have a World Cup qualifier against Singapore soon, and this is the right platform to assess my players."
There was a moment of mirth as it was revealed that the manager himself was a Manchester United fan, but he promised to make sure his side made the game "entertaining" for the fans at the Bukit Jalil Stadium on Wednesday.
"What's most important is that it's an entertaining game. I've got a young team, they have much to learn", he added, refusing to make a prediction on the final scoreline.

After playing the Malaysian XI, the Gunners will travel to China to face Hangzhou Greentown on July 16.