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Arsenal FC to sell Alex Song as well as Robin van Persie?

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Barcelona are reportedly closing in on the £15million signing of Arsenal midfielder Alex Song.

Song earlier this week admitted he was aware of Barcelona's interest and called the Spanish giants "the best team in the world".

However, the 24-year-old insisted he is happy to stay at Arsenal.

But Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova last week refused to rule out a move for Song, while several Barca players including Sergio Busquets and Andres Iniesta have in recent days launched a charm offensive, praising the Cameroon international.

Although Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger this week insisted the Catalans had not been in contact regarding the midfielder, reports in the last 24 hours have suggested Barcelona officials have flown to London to try and work out a deal.

And according to Goal.com, a £15m deal is close after Barca indicated they were prepared to meet Arsenal's valuation.

The development comes less than 24 hours after the Gunners confirmed they had agreed a fee with Manchester United - believed to be in the region of £24million - for captain Robin van Persie.

Song's friend and compatriot Carlos Kameni had this week revealed he believed a move to Spain this month was likely.

"We were together on vacation. He [Song] would like to go to Barcelona, any player would like to," the Cameroon goalkeeper told Cope Catalunya.

"Barcelona are not one of the best in the world, but the best.

"[Song would] fit in at Barcelona. He has all the features to play there. We all know what kind of player Barcelona like and he is one of them."

Should a deal go through, Song would become the fourth Arsenal player in five years to leave Emirates Stadium and move to Camp Nou.

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