Irons still talking to Barca on Song deal

West Ham are continuing to talk to Barcelona but claim a deal for Alex Song is still some way off.

And the club intend to stick rigidly to a free transfer policy if  the midfielder is to become a permanent transfer.

The Hammers have made it clear from Day One that is their position and are unmoved by reports that Manchester City and Liverpool are reported interested.

Barca had initially been ready to allow the move on a free but are believed to have since asked for a £5 million fee but Irons negotiators are disinterested on that basis.

A source explained: “We are continuing to discuss the position and it seems there’s a game of bluff may be going on – we are not convinced of interest from elsewhere.

“And in any event, it’s well known that Alex and his family are basically only interested in a move to the capital.”