Arsenal
Boss Refuses To Be Drawn On Midfielder Interest
New Barcelona boss Tito Vilanova has refused to be drawn on reports claiming he is lining up Arsenal midfielder Alex Song as a replacement for Seydou Keita.
With the summer transfer window in full swing, Football Talk will be keeping you up-to-date with all the latest transfer news throughout the summer. Today, Barcelona refuse to comment on Alex Song.
Barcelona boss Tito Vilanova has refused to be drawn on reports linking him with a move for Arsenal midfielder Alex Song.
According to Sky Sports News, the 24-year-old has attracted interest from a host of clubs throughout Europe after an excellent campaign with the Gunners last season and the player is said to be keen to explore his options.
Barcelona have been strongly linked with the Cameroon midfielder and reports have suggested the Catalans were lining him up as a replacement for Seydou Keita, who left the club for Chinese outfit Dalian Aerbin earlier this summer.
However, after seeing his side beat Manchester United on penalties following a 0-0 draw in Gothenburg on Wednesday night, Vilanova refused to comment on these reports claiming it would be disrespectful.
“I don’t like talking about players who are not in our squad,” said Vilanova when asked about Song.
“There are many players outside of Barca who I like and I cannot talk about them. It would be a lack of respect to other clubs.”
Vilanova is quoted as saying by Sky Sports.
Song has two years to run on his current Arsenal contract but boss Arsene Wenger fears the player could push for a move this summer, prompting his interest in Real Madrid’s Nuri Sahin.
Read more Arsenal transfer news
Would you swap Song for Sahin? Get involved in the comments section.
Fancy a flutter on the game? Claim your £10 welcome bonus at Sky Bet and enjoy some of the best match odds in the business.
