Cameroon midfielder set for shock return to North London

Details: Written by Jason Phillips; Published: Wednesday, 02 April 2014 15:44

Former Arsenal midfielder Alex Song is set for a shock return to his old club, following the news that Barcelona will be banned from the next two transfer windows.

The Catalan based club found out the news after FIFA had investigated their actions regarding ten players under the age of 18, the ruling that they had breached terms of conduct.

Return of the king

Song, now 26, claimed only last that he would be open to a move back to the Gunners, the defensive minded player moving prematurely two seasons ago.

“If I leave Barcelona it will be to return to the Premier League. I will return to England one day, that's for sure."

Unfinished business

It is rumoured that Arsène Wenger has welcomed Song’s wishes, as he feels that the midfield anchor has unfinished business at the Gunners.

This is similar to former Gunner Mathieu Flamini, who returned to the club after a turbulent five years at AC Milan.

It would be the Frenchman, now 30, who Song would replace at the Gunners, the club planning to restructure the defensive aspect of the team in the summer.

Only one Song

While Arsenal are in dire need of a long-term solution their defensive midfield position, it arises the phrase of ‘never going back’.

Alex Song had a great season before he left to Barcelona, giving Arsenal a hefty sum of money to reinvest in fresh blood.

Despite this not being done efficiently, it is likely that while Song has been tried and tested, there could be a new midfielder waiting for the chance to shine.

With competition fierce in the middle of the park, perhaps Wilshere could be moulded into the ‘Makelele’ role, allowing Arsène Wenger to keep his wallet closed and England to have a new hero.

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#14 TC 2014-04-09 17:44

Quoting chido:

If his still inform he should come back to the club noting wrong to that after all flamini who left the club when we need him most is back to team again

BUT!! flamster can play Song is sh!te.

#13 chido 2014-04-09 11:34

If his still inform he should come back to the club noting wrong to that after all flamini who left the club when we need him most is back to team again

#12 TC 2014-04-05 14:01

I hope we don't bring him back, he was no brilliant player when he was playing for us, screw him.

#11 wisdom Gokum 2014-04-05 13:39

Buy him bak after all vp scored mo courtsy of his passes

#10 wisdom Gokum 2014-04-05 13:37

Selfish interest led wenger to laying him off.has song not done well to recieve higher wages.is it bcos he is black.pls let g for him ba cos flamini n arteta ar ageing

+1 #9 Roden65 2014-04-03 20:55

I know this wasn't the thrust of your article but Wilshere moulded into a Makelele? An absurd notion. No sane manager would contemplate this. Just like centre forwards, deep midfielders are not all the same.

#8 Have some common sen 2014-04-03 06:36

Quoting Do more research:

Banned from buying...douche

Even if it is just buying that's restricted, why would they start offloading players they can't replace? Muppet.

+2 #7 noelc 2014-04-03 02:33

We need a bloody striker , someone who can put the ball in the net , its not rocket science . Jeez how often do you need to be told Wenger , you clown .

#6 Do more research 2014-04-02 17:57

Quoting Terrible Article:

This is incredible. You rule out the possibility that this could happen in your opening paragraph, then write an article on it:

"Barcelona will be banned from the next two transfer windows."
How on earth could this lead to speculation that Song could be transferred, when Barcelona is banned from transfers.

Banned from buying...douche

+2 #5 Terrible Article 2014-04-02 16:44

This is incredible. You rule out the possibility that this could happen in your opening paragraph, then write an article on it:

"Barcelona will be banned from the next two transfer windows."
How on earth could this lead to speculation that Song could be transferred, when Barcelona is banned from transfers.

-1 #4 hamoonga 2014-04-02 16:41

wenger pliz bring him back look at our CDM pliz

#3 Isaac 2014-04-02 16:28

yes bring him back coz he stil you he can do the job

+2 #2 Sam 2014-04-02 16:27

he wont be able to leave unless he gets released since barca are banned from buying and selling players unless ive seen wrong on bbc website

-1 #1 Gooners 2014-04-02 16:02

Bring him back, he is missed in midfield

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