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Representatives from Barcelona are in London in the hope of thrashing out a deal for Thomas Vermaelen as they face a straight with Manchester United to sign the defender. The 28-year-old has been the subject of bids from both the Catalans and United this summer, with Arsene Wenger confirming that the latter have lodged a formal bid. Barcelona have sent director Raul Senlleh to London for talks in the hope of signing the player and Arsenal are receptive to selling to Spain.