ARSENAL AGREES TERMS WITH BARCELONA FOR SONG

Arsenal Football Club has confirmed that terms have been agreed for the transfer of Alex Song to Barcelona. Song will now travel to the Catalan club to agree personal terms. The 24 year old will on Monday undergo the medical tests at Barcelona before shining his contract. Sources said Barcelona paid €19M for the Arsenal player Alex Song, who will sign a 5-year contract including an 80M buyout clause.

Hleb joins Bate

www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/7942524/Hleb-rejoins-BATE Alexander Hleb has made an emotional return to the club where he started his career by signing a deal at BATE Borisov. The 31-year-old Belarus international helped BATE win theleague title in his first season withthe club back in 1999 before plying his trade at Stuttgart, Arsenal and then Barcelona. And Hleb is delighted to be back at the club where it all began as they prepare to host Debrecen in the first leg of their Champions League third qualifying round on Wednesday. "I'm happy to return to BATE," he told the club's official website ."The team is in a difficult situationwith regards personnel at the minute because of the number of players who have gone to the Olympics. I was asked to help, which I'm happy to do. "I took my first steps here and then went into Europe. I would like to thank the club and I will doeverything I can to help achieve our goals."