Football Transfer Rumours - Aug-20-2012

Arsene Wenger sanctioned the £15m sale of Alex Song to Barcelona after becoming infuriated by the 24-year-old midfielder's performance in pre-season.

Sunderland have lodged a £10m bid for Manchester City's 25-year-old midfielder Adam Johnson.

Tottenham have made a shock move to sign 28-year-old Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh.

AC Milan will step up their efforts to land 24-year-old Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner in a swap deal with centre-back Philippe Mexes, 30

Striker Michael Owen, 32, is close to joining Everton on a free transfer after being released by Manchester United.

Chelsea are likely to sign Victor Moses if they meet Wigan's £9m valuation of the 21-year-old forward.

Manchester City have joined Chelsea in the race to sign Fiorentina's 22-year-old forward Stevan Jovetic.

Brazil international attacking midfielder Kaka, 30, has been offered to Manchester United on a season-long loan as Real Madrid prepare for the arrival of Luka Modric.