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Chelsea plot £5m swoop for ex-Arsenal star Alex Song
CHELSEA are plotting to snatch Alex Song from out of West Ham's grasp.
Barcelona ace Alex Song is wanted by Chelsea
West Ham have been trying to secure a free transfer for the Cameroon international, who spent last season on loan from Barcelona.
However, Barca are holding out for £5million for the former Arsenal star.
And Song's status as a home-grown player has piqued Chelsea's interest.
Reports suggest West Ham have offered the 27-year-old a three-year contract worth £70,000-a-week - and are trying to convince Barca to let him go for free.
Former boss Sam Allardyce signed Song on loan from Barcelona
Song spent seven seasons in the Premier League with Arsenal before leaving for the Nou Camp in a £15m deal in 2012.
The cousin of Cameroon legend Rigobert Song made 31 appearances for the Hammers last season.