West Ham United are keen to secure the services of Alex Song from Barcelona this week.

The Cameroonian midfielder spent last campaign on loan with the Hammers who are looking to make the deal permanent.

The Daily Mirror reports that the Hammers have come to an agreement with Barca who initially wanted around £6million for Song, 27.

Former Arsenal star Song has fallen way down the pecking order under Luis Enrique at Camp Nou and will be sold this summer. He is eager to stay in London and West Ham are determined to keep him at Upton Park.