Alex Song's Future Is Uncertain

Alex Song’s future is uncertain – but the midfielder is keen to stay in London

Alex Song’s future at West Ham looks uncertain, as the club begin planning for next season.

Former Arsenal midfield star Song, signed on a season-long loan from Barcelona at the beginning of this season, made an impressive start to his return to English football but has suffered a dip in form and fitness since Christmas.

West Ham must soon decide whether to make a permanent bid for the 27-year-old Cameroon international during the summer or end their interest.
It would need a considerable financial package to secure Song permanently. He is contracted to Barcelona until 2017 and would command a considerable transfer fee while his £80,000 per week wages could also be a problem.
It is understood that Song himself would ideally like to stay in London where his family have settled and has largely enjoyed his time at West Ham up to now.
West Ham central defender James Tomkins meanwhile, is expected to return before the end of the season, following a successful operation on a dislocated shoulder while fellow defender Winston Reid and striker Enner Valencia should both be fit for selection for West Ham’s trip to Leicester on Saturday week.

Evening Standard