Alex Song could follow Robin van Persie out of the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted.
Barcelona are closing in on a a deal to sign the Cameroon midfielder.
When
asked if the 24-year-old could leave and others come in, Wenger said:
'Both can happen. This decision (on Song) is not made. No (bid has been
made). I cannot tell you more.'
Alex Song (left) in pre-season training
The Arsenal manager added: 'Midfield is a different area because we have nine or 10 midfielders of top-class quality.
'Just today we have six or seven
midfielders available, plus (Jack) Wilshere and (Emmanuel) Frimpong who
are coming back. (Abou) Diaby is available again, (Mikel) Arteta,
(Santi) Cazorla, (Aaron) Ramsey, (Alex) Oxlade-Chamberlain now plays
central midfield - this is an area we have much more freedom to make
decisions.'
Wenger confirmed central defender
Thomas Vermaelen would be the club's new captain following Van Persie's
departure.
The Holland international is in the process of finalising the
formalities of a £24million switch to Manchester United, having earlier
in the summer announced he would not be signing a new deal with the
Gunners.
Alex Song in action for Arsenal against Manchester City in Beijing last month
Van Persie is the latest of Wenger's key men to move on, following last summer's departures of Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri.
However, the Arsenal manager is
confident Belgian centre-back Vermaelen can lead the club forwards.
Speaking at Friday's press conference ahead of Saturday's Premier League
opener against Sunderland, Wenger said:
'Vermaelen was vice-captain, so
it is a quick decision. I think we have many potential captains, and
Mikel Arteta will be the vice captain.'
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