Arsenal midfielder Alexander Hleb On The Way Out.

Arsenal look resigned to losing their second midfielder of the summer as Alexander Hleb closes in on his move to Barcelona.

The Belarus international will have a medical at the club today and could be unveiled as early as tomorrow providing the deal does not suffer any last-minute hitches.

Reports in Spain claim Barcelona will pay Arsenal £11.9 million for the 27-year-old who has long been linked with a move away from the Premier League since the end of the season having claimed he was "mentally tired" of life in London.

"The player Alexander Hleb, who has spent the past three seasons at Arsenal, arrives today in Barcelona to undergo a medical prior to his incorporation in FC Barcelona," read a statement on Barcelona's website.

"From 1pm, the player will be in the offices of the club to take part in the usual photocall

Then, at 4pm, the footballer will have a medical in the Hospital de Barcelona and, from 7pm, will continue these tests in the Medical Centre of FC Barcelona.

"On the assumption that he passes these tests satisfactorily, Alexander Hleb could sign a contract tomorrow and be presented as a new player at FC Barcelona."

If all goes to plan, Hleb will become Barca's fifth summer signing following the arrivals of Seydou Keita, Gerard Pique, Martin Caceres and Daniel Alves.

Hleb, however, will become Arsenal's second departure following Mathieu Flamini's move to AC Milan on a free transfer while Emmanuel Adebayor's future at the Emirates remains unsettled.

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Arsenal's main summer signing, Alexander Hleb, has spoken out about the rumours that he was looking to move back to Germany. Said Hleb:

I was amazed to read this morning’s headlines, I am very happy at Arsenal. I love playing Premier League football, this is an exciting opportunity for me and I am determined to do well here. The Arsenal fans are great and I love playing in their team.

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Finally some good news on the cursed left back position with Gael Clichy hoping to return to full training next week. Speaking to Arsenal.com, he said:

I feel really good, I have been working with the fitness coach since last week. I hope that I can be back in the next week or maybe two weeks time. I am looking forward to playing again and helping the team.

I feel I could train full contact with the first team now but we want to be a little bit careful because it is the second time for me. There is no point getting injured again. So I’ll take it calm right now and hope that next week could be a good one for me.

Sol Campbell, was in contention to play against Bolton this weekend, but it seems an Ankle injury could now keep him out.