Barcelona have confirmed that Arsenal midfielder Alexander Hleb is set to undergo a medical at the club.

The willowy Belarusian has been a long-term target of the Catalan giants and with Ronaldinho having completed his move to Milan, Hleb's transfer has moved a stepped closer.

The 27-year-old will arrive in Barcelona on Wednesday before completing his medical, with the club intending to tie up a deal within the next 24 hours.

Reports in Spain suggest that the fee will be 15 million euros (£11.9 million), rising to 18 million euros (£14.4 million) depending on results.

Hleb revealed last week that he was in talks with Barcelona and has also spoken of his dissatisfaction with the role he was asked to play for the Gunners last season.

Hleb, who is considered Belarus's greatest ever player, joined Arsenal from German side Stuttgart for £11.2 million in June 2005, and after a slow start he became a key component of the club's feted passing style.

Barca have embarked on a comprehensive re-building process this summer under new coach Pep Guardiola after a second consecutive trophyless season.

Lets hope all changes this season.