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Arsenal Transfer News: Brazilian star coup, Micah Richards £4m twist, Alex Song to return
ARSENAL have been alerted to the availability of Brazilian winger Bernard.
The Brazilian star is known to be restless at the Ukrainian outfit and will allowed to leave on a season-long loan deal to sate his appetite for a transfer.
Arsenal will have to fend off interest from North London rivals Tottenham if they are to sign the talented youngster.
Bernard featured in three of Brazil's World Cup matches, including the 7-1 demolition at the hands of Germany.
And gained plaudits for his tireless work ethic and maturity amid the hosts cataclysmic fall from grace.
Roma chiefs are keen on signing Manchester City wantaway Micah Richards.
The Italians are more than willing to meet the former English international lowly £4m valuation.
And could ask Richards to revert to his favoured position of centre-back to provide cover for their coveted defender Mehdi Benatia.
Richards remains a target for Premier League trio Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle - with the latter needing to sell before they can buy.
Barcelona are so desperate to see Alex Song leave the Nou Camp this summer that they will allow the Cameroonian to leave for free.
Spanish reports claim the Catalan giants want to bait Arsenal, Tottenham or Manchester United into signing the 26-year-old on a season long loan.
Barca will sweetened the deal by foregoing a loan fee that would normally have been in the region of £2m.
Song commands a sizeable £75,000 per-week wages that Barcelona chiefs are eager to rid themselves of.