Arsenal’s Hleb for Barca

MADRID – Arsenal’s Belarus midfielder Aleksandr Hleb arrived in Spain yesterday to take a medical ahead of completing a move to Barcelona, the Primera Liga club said on their website (www.fcbarcelona.com).

The 27-year-old has been a long-term target for Barcelona and arrives the day after they agreed to sell Brazilian Ronaldinho to AC Milan. Spanish media reported a deal has already been agreed with Arsenal for 15 million euros ($25.9 million), with a further three million dependent on results.Hleb will become the Catalan side’s fifth signing of the close season as they continue to rebuild the team under new coach Pep Guardiola after two years without silverware.They have already landed Uruguay defender Martin Caceres, former youth team defender Gerard Pique, Brazil full back Daniel Alves and Mali midfielder Seydou Keita.Hleb has made it clear he wants leave Arsenal despite having two years left on his contract, and will help add to Barca’s attacking potential.Nampa-AFPSpanish media reported a deal has already been agreed with Arsenal for 15 million euros ($25.9 million), with a further three million dependent on results.Hleb will become the Catalan side’s fifth signing of the close season as they continue to rebuild the team under new coach Pep Guardiola after two years without silverware.They have already landed Uruguay defender Martin Caceres, former youth team defender Gerard Pique, Brazil full back Daniel Alves and Mali midfielder Seydou Keita.Hleb has made it clear he wants leave Arsenal despite having two years left on his contract, and will help add to Barca’s attacking potential.Nampa-AFP