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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