According to reports in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011, the current Copa del Rey champions are closing in on the Cameroonian midfielder, who recently stated that he is happy at Arsenal.
With Tito Vilanova taking charge of Barcelona this season, the former assistant coach stated that he will be making two defensive signings during this summer transfer window.
The first signing was the Spanish full-back, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jordi-Alba-c19111, and now the Spanish giants are looking for another player who can slot into any defensive position.
First, Vilanova tried to sign the Athletic Bilbao star, Javi Martinez, but with the deal between the two clubs not making any progress, the Spanish giants travelled all the way to London to scout the Cameroonian midfielder, Alex Song.
La Blaugrana have already tried striking a deal with players such as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Thomas-Vermaelen-c35002. However, now Vilanova wants a player who cannot only operate in a defensive role, but can also slot into different positions.
Therefore, a player such as Alex Song is a perfect choice for Barcelona, who are not only looking for a defensive option, but also a player who can eventually replace the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Seydou-Keita-c33177.
It’s true that the Arsenal star will rarely get a chance in the Barcelona first team, but with lack of trophies at the Emirates, Song might get attracted to signing for one of the best teams in Europe.
It is now being reported that the representatives of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 have travelled to North London in order to strike a deal for the Cameroonian star.
While speaking about Song and his attitude on and off the pitch, his manager, Javier Clemente, said:
"He [Song] is a fantastic player. Physically he is very strong, dynamic; he works very hard and is very good technically. He is at the Barca level.”
"He is a player with some things from [Seydou] Keita and some from [Yaya] Toure. For me he has more imagination in attack."
"He is a happy character who dances and sings and is a very good presence in the dressing room. If you know how to manage him, he gives you no problems, like Samuel [Eto'o].”
Even though La Blaugrana’s first choice player was Javi http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429, Arsene Wenger might hesitate to sell other important players.
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