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.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.However, the Catalan press reveals that impressed Barcelona scouts have also been firing favourable reports back to the Camp Nou about Sakho. Tug of war: Paris St Germain's Sakho Mamadou (right) is wanted by Arsenal and BarcelonaBoth 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.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.Barca could step up their interest if Argentine side Independiente succeed in negotiations to take Gabi Milito back to Buenos Aires.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. 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

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