Napoli have ruffled Arsenal's feathers by making the first move for Barcelona outcast Alex Song.

The Gunners were interested in re-signing the midfielder but Napoli boss Rafa Benitez has moved quickest.

Manchester United and Liverpool are keen on the Cameroon star too.

Arsenal were also looking at Sami Khedira.

However, their plans to sign him have been thwarted after Liverpool reportedly made a £15m bid for the German star.

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Starsport revealed yesterday how Mario Balotelli could be offered a huge contract at Arsenal.

And we've given you a glimpse of the future by knocking up a picture of Balotelli in a Gunners shirt.

Arsenal hero Cesc Fabregas has joined Chelsea and their boss Jose Mourinho reckons his arrival could kick-start a trophy spree at Stamford Bridge.

"He is the kind of player we [Chelsea] need," Mourinho said.