Arsenal and Inter Milan are going head-to-head for Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila.

But Inter are ready to turn their attention to Alex Song if M'Vila opts to join the Gunners from Rennes.

Gazzetta dello Sport says M'Vila, 21, is Inter's first choice to add bite to the midfield, but they fear that Arsenal are winning the race to sign the £20million-rated player.

Even if M'Vila arrives at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal are keen to hold on to Song and are expected to offer him a new long-term contract with a hefty pay rise on his £55,000 a week deal.