Song and Vermaelen top Mourinho's wishlist as Real plot summer swoop

By Sportsmail Reporter

Published: 03:13 EST, 4 May 2012 | Updated: 03:13 EST, 4 May 2012


Real Madrid are plotting a double raid on Arsenal with summer bids for Alex Song and Thomas Vermaelen.

Having secured the La Liga title on Wednesday, Jose Mourinho has turned his attentions to next season and sees Song as the ideal midfield general.

Vermaelen has also emerged as a target for the Spanish giants.

Wanted man: Alex Song (right) is a target for Real Madrid

Wanted man: Alex Song (right) is a target for Real Madrid

 

Mourinho has identified his midfield as requiring surgery and is also tracking Rennes' Yann M'Vila.

The Frenchman has also been heavily linked with Arsenal with the Gunners making an approach last summer. Boss Arsene Wenger is expected to make a bid at the end of the season.

He will be reluctant to part with Song who has established himself as they key ball-winner in the Arsenal side. Vermaelen has also impressed, forming a solid partnership with Laurent Koscielny in the heart of the Gunners defence.

On the move? Thomas Vermaelen (right) is also on Jose Mourinho's radar

On the move? Thomas Vermaelen (right) is also on Jose Mourinho's radar

Wenger will also have to fend off interest from Real in his star striker Robin van Persie.

The Dutchman has been in scintillating form this season, scoring a staggering 39 goals.

He is also wanted by Manchester City who are reportedly not willing to pay more than £15milion given that Van Persie's contract expires next summer.



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