Source: Daily_Mail
Arsenal to go head-to-head with Barcelona over PSG defender Mamadou Sakho
Arsenal face another transfer tussle with Barcelona - for Paris Saint-Germain defender Mamadou Sakho.[LNB]Arsene Wenger has been watching the 20-year-old versatile defender amid worries about the Gunners backline and has been carefully monitoring contract talks in the French capital.[LNB]However, the Catalan press reveals that impressed Barcelona scouts have also been firing favourable reports back to the Camp Nou about Sakho.[LNB] Tug of war: Paris St Germain's Sakho Mamadou (right) is wanted by Arsenal and Barcelona[LNB]Both Milan clubs have also been linked, though PSG expect the 6ft 2in stopper to sign a two-year extension to the contract that expires in 2012.[LNB]Sakho has been in talks for more than a month and wants his hometown club to show they can match the likes of Arsenal in delivery regular Champions League football.[LNB]Barca could step up their interest if Argentine side Independiente succeed in negotiations to take Gabi Milito back to Buenos Aires.[LNB]They are also looking to snatch Emirates skipper Cesc Fabregas in the summer having failed last year to get their man despite a concerted effort and Arsenal's determination to keep hold of their Spain World Cup winner.[LNB] Blackpool line up Huddersfield keeper Smithies to replace rebel GilksBoro weigh up move for free agent Aliadiere after striker's reserve run-outJoy division: Sportsmail's fans pick which team they would pay to watchHutton fires top four warning with promise to help Tottenham to titleSzczesny gunning to be No 1 at Arsenal after branding Park goal 'lucky'Man United were lucky, says Arshavin as he vows to keep up Arsenal title tiltARSENAL FC
