Barcelona are reportedly expected to announce the signing of Alexander Hleb in the coming days.

Hleb's future at Emirates Stadium has been uncertain since the end of last season and he has also been linked with a move to Italian champions Inter Milan.

Barcelona have held a long-standing interest in the Belarussian and he is understood to be travelling to Spain to undergo a medical after the two clubs reportedly agreed a fee, according to Skysports.com.

The 27-year-old would become Barca's fifth new signing of the summer and their second midfield acquisition after the arrival of Seydou Keita from Sevilla last month.

Earlier this week, the former Stuttgart schemer admitted it would not be easy to leave Arsenal following talks with Gunners manager Arsene Wenger.

"I am very grateful to Arsene Wenger," Hleb said. "He is the best coach of my career. And not just a coach. He is a very good man and intuitive psychologist. I very much appreciate his support,.

Arsenal may also lose Emmanuel Adebayor to AC Milan, while Brazilian Gilberto Silva has also been linked with a move away from the Emirates Stadium.