Many English Premier League clubs are scrambling to win over the Cameroon international midfielder Alex Song since Barcelona put him up for transfer. Top on the list, Goal says, is Manchester United that has made a shock move for the Barcelona midfielder.

The online sport site reports that the Premier League champions are prepared to spend €15 million to land the former Arsenal star but face competition from Liverpool, AC Milan and Atletico Madrid.

Even as Liverpool, AC Milan and Atletico Madrid keep close tabs on Song, who is expected to leave Camp Nou this summer, Goal says that United are in pole position to capture the Cameroon international as manager David Moyes steps up plans to reinforce his central midfield.

The 26-year-old has appeared in 28 of Barcelona’s 53 matches in all competitions this season but has struggled to cement a regular first-team spot. Song has started only 12 of the club’s 43 league and Champions League matches and is now prepared to call time on his spell at Barca even though he has three years remaining on his contract.

Song joined Arsenal from French club Bastia as an 18-year-old and spent seven years at the Emirates Stadium, where he established himself as a key component of Arsene Wenger’s midfield before following in the footsteps of Cesc Fabregas by moving to Barcelona.