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Arsenal Linked With Barcelona Starlet Cristian Tello

Arsenal are interested in bringing Liverpool target Cristian Tello to the Emirates as part of any deal that would see midfielder Alex Song join Barcelona.

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Football Talk
August 9, 2012

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, Arsenal are linked with Cristian Tello.

Arsenal are interested in bringing Cristian Tello to the Emirates as part of any deal that would see Alex Song join Barcelona, according to ITV.com.

The Catalans have been strongly linked with a move for Gunners midfielder Song in recent days, with new boss Tito Vilanova said to want the Cameroonian international to replace the departed Seydou Keita.

ITV claim Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is open to the idea of selling Song, who only has two years to run on his current contract, but would want the highly-rated Tello as part of any deal.

The Barca forward, who is also a target for Liverpool, is expected to leave the Nou Camp this summer despite making his breakthrough into the first team during the second half of last season. The 20-year-old made 15 appearances, scoring 3 goals, but is now likely leave on a year long loan, while a permanent transfer has also been mooted.

With both Arsenal and Liverpool interested, there is every possibility the exciting youngster could be heading to the Premier League this summer.

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