3. Alex Song
Another option Villas-Boas has is signing one-time Arsenal favourite Alex Song from Barcelona to fill the void in his midfield. Along with Modric, Song has also endured a torrid time in Spain since quitting London last summer and was also named among the worst signings of the season in Spain alongside the Croatian. The Cameroonian was limited to just the 20 La Liga appearances at the Nou Camp and managed just one goal and assist. Now, with Barcelona set to flog off their deadwood following their humiliating exit from the Champions League at the hands of ruthless Bayern Munich, Song could find himself among a list of misfiring stars to get the axe. Spurs are weighing up a £15 million bid,
write the Daily Mail, in a potential deal that would put Arsenal's noses right out of joint. The Gunners were believed to be interested in re-signing the midfielder, though that appears unlikely given the way manager Arsene Wenger and Song parted company a year ago.