Alex Song (FC Barcelona)

From the Echo gossip section:

The Mirror also report that Liverpool are set to make a shock move for Barcelona midfielder Alex Song.

The Cameroonian is thought to be up for sale at the Camp Nou and it is reported that Liverpool will turn to the 26-year-old either on-loan or on a permanent deal should Lucas Leiva leave the club.

Song is thought to be keen on a move back to the Premier League.

I really rated Alex Song during his last season at Arsenal. If we were to sell Lucas, I feel he would be a decent replacement.




Apparently it says something along the lines of: an offer could be accepted within hours and while Galatasaray have also made a bid, a switch to Merseyside is the most obvious. Source - Sport (Catalan newspaper)

I'd prefer Khedeira.

I'd prefer Khedeira.

Wouldn't we all

Good player.

If Lucas leaves I would prefer Khedira, but no doubt I would take Song. He would be a sound replacement for Lucas. Would love to keep Lucas though.

I'd take him even with Lucas staying although I can't imagine there'd be room for both.

I thought he was a good player at Arsenal. He looked a bit out of place at first but he progressed well and became an important part of their team. He hasn't played much since but could be a good addition.

Not keen on Song at all, I think he is lazy and quite frankly, from what I have seen, couldn't give a sh*t about his team. I think he proved that when he got sent off against Croatia in the World Cup.

Lucas for Song seems a reasonable swap in player quality to be fair and i reckon Song is a bit more mobile, i am all for keeping Lucas but if he wants to go, Song is an appropriate replacement.

Not keen on Song at all, I think he is lazy and quite frankly, from what I have seen, couldn't give a sh*t about his team. I think he proved that when he got sent off against Croatia in the World Cup.

What about all the hundreds of players that have been sent off in the past? What he did was shocking but we've experienced worse at our club mate. In the heat of the moment players and people outside of football do incredibly stupid and aggressive things.

Would prefer to keep Lucas, he brings so much composure when on the ball and would be key in possession play. I think his link up play with Coutinho is fantastic, and if played regularly, I can see him and Coutinho controlling the midfield. I really think he has a lot more to offer. Would be disappointed if he left

Would prefer to keep Lucas, he brings so much composure when on the ball and would be key in possession play. I think his link up play with Coutinho is fantastic, and if played regularly, I can see him and Coutinho controlling the midfield. I really think he has a lot more to offer. Would be disappointed if he left

There is no way Lucas is a better option than Alex Song. I struggle to comprehend how people can't admit that Lucas just ain't of the required standard any more.

Would prefer to keep Lucas, he brings so much composure when on the ball and would be key in possession play. I think his link up play with Coutinho is fantastic, and if played regularly, I can see him and Coutinho controlling the midfield. I really think he has a lot more to offer. Would be disappointed if he left

I read somewhere today that Lucas has contacted Rafa and told him he'd be up to a move to Napoli (sorry no link). Maybe that's why we are looking at Song because Lucas wants to leave. I think Lucas is a lot better than people give him credit. Song is a decent replacement but not sure he has enough desire to play for us. Maybe because he played CB more than DM? I don't know really.

Great player, would love him here.

If Lucas goes, then Stevie, Henderson, Allen and Can is a bit light for four competitions in midfield.  Song would be a very good addition.

Great player, would love him here.

If Lucas goes, then Stevie, Henderson, Allen and Can is a bit light for four competitions in midfield.  Song would be a very good addition.

Agree Fed.

I'd have him here even if Lucas was to stay.

Can't see it, and don't really think we need him either based on current players / higher priority to fill other position.

Agree Fed.  I'd have him here even if Lucas was to stay.

Maybe Suarez is telling Song about how great it is at Liverpool?...

 

Maybe Suarez is telling Song about how great it is at Liverpool?...

 

Luis has already forgot he was here.

I'd much rather we bring Khedeira in if I'm honest, Song for me has a lazy trait about him and doesn't strike me as BR type fit,also wouldn't he be off playing in the African nations thingy too,?

Nah Khedeira would be my choice if Lucas said Caio !


YNWA

Some Barcelona fans I know would wrap him up in a box and deliver him to Melwood straight away, i think that's harsh, would only consider this if Lucas was to go.

Song would not be a bad option at all. More mobile than Lucas and would enable us to play Can a little higher up the pitch instead of as a Gerrard replacement.

I'd much rather we bring Khedeira in if I'm honest, Song for me has a lazy trait about him and doesn't strike me as BR type fit,also wouldn't he be off playing in the African nations thingy too,?

Nah Khedeira would be my choice if Lucas said Caio !


YNWA

That's a very good point when it comes to African players. It's every two years, I believe and smack bang in the middle of our season. Not to say I'd let that stand in the way of signing a good player but like others have said, sooner have Khedeira.

Javier Clemente said he was a better offensive midfielder then a defensive one and that wasn't knocking his defensive abilities

Not needed. We've had so many new arrivals that I think it would be worth keeping guys like Lucas in/around the team even if slightly better players could be brought in. Khedira, for me, would be another story. Would love him here.

What about all the hundreds of players that have been sent off in the past? What he did was shocking but we've experienced worse at our club mate. In the heat of the moment players and people outside of football do incredibly stupid and aggressive things.

Don't get me wrong, that wouldn't be the sole reason why I am not keen. I just don't rate him that highly and I think he is lazy. I'll admit it though, I've not seen an awful lot of him over past year or two.

Don't get me wrong, that wouldn't be the sole reason why I am not keen. I just don't rate him that highly and I think he is lazy. I'll admit it though, I've not seen an awful lot of him over past year or two.

I don't think many has, he rarely gets game time and when he does, they are usually coming off the bench!

For me, Lucas > Song.

I remember a Van Persie goal after a superb Song pass (Reina poor effort included)

If he can still pull of those kind of passes, I'd take him in a heartbeat.

I don't think many has, he rarely gets game time and when he does, they are usually coming off the bench!

For me, Lucas > Song.

Nope

I used to be a fan but horrible world cup and there is a huge question mark Over whether the Croatia match was thrown. Hr got sent off in that one

Telegraph says he's available on a free loan???

Why are we not jumping all over this?

Telegraph says he's available on a free loan???

Why are we not jumping all over this?

How do you know we aren't?

How do you know we aren't?

Let's hope we are!!!  What an addition he'd be, for no fee at all.

I'd take him on a free loan but he's a bit overrated IMO. Fantastic passer of the ball but not good defensively at all.

As a free addition, i think he would be a great addition.
If he performs to his best then he would have a big role at our club if he came.

How do you know we aren't?

Tbf I can't remember the last time we were in for a player without the entire press knowing about it days in advance.

Excellent player in my view. We´ve long talked about what we´d do if Gerrard wasn´t available (well those that don´t think Lucas is an adequate stand in/replacement have anyway) and this fella is the one. If he really is available on a free, get him.

Pardon my ignorance here but what the F**k is a free loan??

Pardon my ignorance here but what the f**k is a free loan??

Yeah it's all a bit too much for me an all! From what I can gather, most loans are free but guess what!!!!!!!!!!! This one is free as well!!!!!!!!

Would be a nice little addition though! A definite upgrade on Lucas, knows the EPL, plays in a similar system at Barca. What's not to like.

I imagine there will be some competition for his signature though.

Pardon my ignorance here but what the f**k is a free loan??

doesn't it mean that most loans involve the receiving club paying for the priviledge (ie - £20M Falcao for a year) - take it Barcelona will wave a fee if we cover his wages

I remember when Arsenal were on form with him and Fabregas in the side. Song would near enough always find him or RVP with a pin point pass, he has more in his game then just defensive play.

Not sure how much of that is left after Barca but for me would be worth a punt if on a free.

Metro today saying we are still in for him but want him on loan and Barca want a permanent deal.

Either way I'd take him here, think he could add something.

yeah usually clubs have to pay wages, or part of the wages, there are many complications in a transfer anyway, not just transferring £10,000,000 into a bank account..

a loan for Song, considering we're probably loaning Lucas out, would be good business but I'd rather we buy him to be honest, if Napoli don't buy Lucas it only means we finally might have a few decent midfielders next year - Gerrard wont be any younger in 12 months time, either.

Song in would be another shrewd piece of business and add some solidity to our midfield. Hope this deal goes through.

Always rated him at Arsenal thought he was very much a unsung hero. His career has stumbled since he made the move to Barca', but he won't be the first player to make a move to a bigger club and it not pay off. I must admit to not seeing a great deal of him since he moved away but the bits I have it's been the odd half hour here and there.

I was disappointed with his World Cup performance but Cameroon are a poor international side, his indiscretion can't be overlooked as for me it was premeditated. Was it bore out of frustration, possibly. Would he add much need steel to our midfield, a definite yes.

Pre World Cup I identified him as someone who was one available, and two plays a position we need to strengthen. I honestly wouldn't entertain a loan and instead look for a permanent deal before the deadline.

Apparently Spurs are now the front-runners (despite having Capoue, Dembele and Sandro) and Fat Sam wants him as well (despite having the world-class Diame)

Will go back to London, no chance he will come here.

Will go back to London, no chance he will come here.

Why not? We're the only Champs league side in England interested in signing him.

Song is 26?
I expected him to be a lot older.

We should definitely look to sign him if Lucas is off.
F**k it, even if Lucas wasn't. It's a good replacement long term for Gerrard.

Why not? We're the only Champs league side in England interested in signing him.

Money and lifestyle worth more than CL to some players.

Money and lifestyle worth more than CL to some players.

And you're convinced Song is one of those players?

And you're convinced Song is one of those players?

100% loved the London life to much never wanted to leave because of this, they got rid because it affected his game, he would kill to get back to London.

100% loved the London life to much never wanted to leave because of this, they got rid because it affected his game, he would kill to get back to London.

You really sound sure of yourself about this. Funny his former manager in London strongly denied everything you allude to after he was sold to Barca.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal/9487891/Arsenal-did-not-sell-Alex-Song-to-Barcelona-because-of-his-unprofessional-attitude.html

You really sound sure of yourself about this. Funny his former manager in London strongly denied everything you allude to after he was sold to Barca.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal/9487891/Arsenal-did-not-sell-Alex-Song-to-Barcelona-because-of-his-unprofessional-attitude.html

Sorry if I'm missing something, but that article tends to back what I said, a little confused now.

Sorry if I'm missing something, but that article tends to back what I said, a little confused now.

   
Apologies misread that article but I have read that Song still stays in touch with Wenger and sees him as a father figure. I doubt this would be the case if he felt Wenger got rid of him for being unprofessional. 

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11833/8166861/barcelona-midfielder-alex-song-claims-arsene-wenger-treated-him-like-a-son

   
Apologies misread that article but I have read that Song still stays in touch with Wenger and sees him as a father figure. I doubt this would be the case if he felt Wenger got rid of him for being unprofessional. 

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11833/8166861/barcelona-midfielder-alex-song-claims-arsene-wenger-treated-him-like-a-son

Fabregas said the same would appear Arsene wants neither back even though they are crying out for a song like player. Don't get me wrong Song I used to think was a good player at Arsenal but his form did drop amid party lifestyle claims, another youngster I seem to remember also showed the same promise frimpong or something similar, he to liked a party.We have taken a gamble with Super Mario I don't think we need another.

Fabregas said the same would appear Arsene wants neither back even though they are crying out for a song like player. Don't get me wrong Song I used to think was a good player at Arsenal but his form did drop amid party lifestyle claims, another youngster I seem to remember also showed the same promise frimpong or something similar, he to liked a party.We have taken a gamble with Super Mario I don't think we need another.

They are crying out for Fabregas as well only Wenger was too stubborn to resign him same with Song. I hadn't read before that Song was a party boy so was surprised when you mentioned that. He's 26 now though so he may have outgrown that phase. Fingers crossed Mario has!

They are crying out for Fabregas as well only Wenger was too stubborn to resign him same with Song. I hadn't read before that Song was a party boy so was surprised when you mentioned that. He's 26 now though so he may have outgrown that phase. Fingers crossed Mario has!

Are Arsenal really crying out for a player like Fabregas?

In my opinion creative midfielders are the last thing they need. They need a striker, quality centre back and a full back over another midfielder player.

Liverpool need a player like Fabregas a lot more than Arsenal do.

Are Arsenal really crying out for a player like Fabregas?

In my opinion creative midfielders are the last thing they need. They need a striker, quality centre back and a full back over another midfielder player.

Liverpool need a player like Fabregas a lot more than Arsenal do.

Not a player like Fabregas but Fabregas himself he was incredible at Arsenal especially his last season. He is better than all of Arsenals current midfielders with the exception of Ramsey. If Ramsey gets injured again this season Arsenal are in big trouble.

Are Arsenal really crying out for a player like Fabregas?

In my opinion creative midfielders are the last thing they need. They need a striker, quality centre back and a full back over another midfielder player.

Liverpool need a player like Fabregas a lot more than Arsenal do.

Very true

Is Song all that as a defensive/holding midfielder?

Is Song all that as a defensive/holding midfielder?

No. He lacks the tactical intelligence of a top defensive midfielder. He's neat on the ball and athletic but lacks game intelligence. Which is why Barcelona wanted rid almost as soon as they bought him.

Probably not at the level I would have preferred we signed but still a good player.... probably at a similar level to Lucas before his injuries. Another versatile player so should be an excellent addition to the squad if he signs.

I think we need to add another addition to help our central midfield, while Song is no world beater we aren't going to sign one within the next 5 days of the transfer window so having Song on loan for a season would be frugal business.

I think he'd be a considerably step up from Lucas (post injury); Song has better passing and mobility, plus his vision of passing is quite good. Defensive he's not perfect but neither is Lucas being brutally honest.

Not sure how much of that is still there as he's had no serious injuries (to my knowledge) but he has lost a lot of game time due to being 2nd or 3rd choice but I think there's a decent player in there who can come and make a very good contribution to the team.

I think it would make good business sense to loan Song for a season, as Barcelona are desperate to get rid of him and it's low risk. He does well, we possibly keep him and sell Lucas, he struggles and he just goes back to Barcelona.

I don't think he's a long term solution though. I think if we want to compete in CL and for PL titles we need a step up in quality but for a season I wouldn't complain.

I think we need to add another addition to help our central midfield, while Song is no world beater we aren't going to sign one within the next 5 days of the transfer window so having Song on loan for a season would be frugal business.

I think he'd be a considerably step up from Lucas (post injury); Song has better passing and mobility, plus his vision of passing is quite good. Defensive he's not perfect but neither is Lucas being brutally honest.

Not sure how much of that is still there as he's had no serious injuries (to my knowledge) but he has lost a lot of game time due to being 2nd or 3rd choice but I think there's a decent player in there who can come and make a very good contribution to the team.

I think it would make good business sense to loan Song for a season, as Barcelona are desperate to get rid of him and it's low risk. He does well, we possibly keep him and sell Lucas, he struggles and he just goes back to Barcelona.

I don't think he's a long term solution though. I think if we want to compete in CL and for PL titles we need a step up in quality but for a season I wouldn't complain.

yes that make sense....BUT

Barcellona don't want a loan move for him they want to move him permanently
 AC Milan  asked about a loan move for song, but barca refused and song wants a premiere return
 guess if barca refused a loan deal to Italy , they will do the same  here too
 all this according to this article below reporting what the mirror said, and it does not mean its true
http://www.squawka.com/news/barcelonas-alex-song-eager-to-join-liverpool-reports/167353
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on another note.. vv
yesterday I was watching sky Italy tv station 'supercalcio tv' which follows all football transfer deals all over Europe
Ac milan want Torres from Chelsea on loan for 1 or 2 years
torres wants to join, BUT he don't want to have a pay-cut, he earns 7/8M per year with the chavs
 Milan  don't want to pay as much wages, they only want to pay the player up to 5/6M x year
 So today the player's agent is flying to London to convince the chavs to  paying the rest of torres's wages 
  All this was declared live by one of Milan's official F. Galli
   Never understood these type of deals : paying someone all or part of the wage bill to a player you cannot use, as was Reina's deal with Napoli , if I'm correct
 
This to give an example how Italian clubs want to do business on transfers, and maybe that's why I personally hate any loan deals with serie A clubs

YNWA

Sky reporting only Spurs and Hammers were in for him, and the former's interest is now over, leaving Fat Sam as the front runner


http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/9445035/transfer-news-tottenham-want-danny-welbeck-on-loan-but-end-alex-song-interest

Apparently moving to Galatasaray

Apparently moving to Galatasaray

source?
 last thing I read he is in talks with WH, but I doubt it aswell because WH wants a loan deal and barca want song off there books and song prefers a move to LFC according to Marca,

YNWA


 

Can't help thinking we are missing a trick with this lad. Really good player IMHO.

Leaving Barca for a West Ham side manged by Fat Sam, now that's a massive step down in your career if ever there was one!

Can't help thinking we are missing a trick with this lad. Really good player IMHO.

Agree Mick.

Signed for west ham. Needs a lock

http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28995375

Yes its official now
 It seems he wants to live in london
 the only reason I can think of , if he have chosen WH over LFC (if we really were in for him because I have my doubts now) with No CL football

Lock it pls

YNWA

Taken a huge step in his career, must have been using Barca as a stepping stone for the bigger and better things of Fat Sam...