Alex Song reveals interest from Barcelona...but happy at Arsenal

Arsenal midfielder Alex Song has admitted that there is interest from Barcelona for his services.

The 24-year-old has been strongly linked with a move to the Nou Camp throughout the summer and now the combative midfielder has confirmed the speculation.

The Cameroon international told Sky Sports: "I am not going to lie if I said there is no interest."

Barcelona are ready to pay £17million for Arsenal's Alex Song despite the player admitting he is happy in north London.

The Spanish club are desperate to strengthen the defensive side of the game and new boss Tito Vilanova has decided Song's versatility makes the Cameroon man the ideal candidate.

Speaking to Sky Sports on Monday, the 24-year-old said: 'I am not going to lie if I said there is no interest but I am at Arsenal and I am happy at Arsenal.

'Barcelona are the best team in the world, and speculation will always continue until the window closes.'