Barcelona are ready to make a move to sign Arsenal midfielder Alex Song this summer, The Sun report.

The Cameroon international has grown in stature at the Emirates Stadium in recent seasons, and as such has become an important figure in Arsene Wenger's squad.

With Jack Wilshere injured and Cesc Fabregas departing this time last year, Song played a key role in steering the north London club to a third-placed finish last term.

The African midfielder's progression has not gone un-noticed, and the Catalan giants are weighing up a £16 million bid for the enforcer.

The Camp Nou side's first choice for a new defensive midfielder is Athletic Bilbao's Javi Martinez, but the Spain international has made his intention to stay at San Mames clear, and Bilbao are asking an extortionate amount of money for their homegrown hero.

As such Tito Vilanova's men are turning their attention elsewhere, and Song could be the latest target for Barcelona as they look to win back their La Liga crown next term.

By Gareth McKnight

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