Hleb set to seal Barcelona switch

[Hij]

Arsenal midfielder Alexander Hleb was undergoing a medical at Barcelona on Wednesday ahead of an £11.9m move to the Nou Camp.

Barcelona confirmed the deal for the 27-year-old Belarussian and he arrives as Ronaldinho travels to Italy for a medical at AC Milan.

Hleb had been linked with Inter Milan, but Barcelona have won the race.
Arsenal have also lost Matthieu Flamini to AC Milan and Gilberto Silva is poised to sign for Panathinaikos.

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Barcelona have announced that Hleb will have medical tests throughout Wednesday and is expected to sign a contract on Thursday.

Barcelona vice-president Marc Ingla confirmed in June that they were in talks to sign Hleb, saying: "Barcelona's negotiations with Hleb are still in progress.
"But despite him being a player with special qualities, if his club are not ready to sell him, we have other options in mind."

Hleb's departure from the Emirates Stadium has seemed likely all summer after the player admitted he was "mentally tired" of the combination of living in London and playing top-level football.
He joined Arsenal in 2005 after the club paid Stuttgart £11.2m for his services, and if he signs he will become Barcelona's fifth summer signing following the arrivals of Seydou Keita, Gerard Pique, Martin Caceres and Daniel Alves.

[Hij]

Gilberto, Flamini and Hleb all out.

Adeybayor still uncertain.

Nasri and Ramsey in.

Is Ramsey gonna slot straight into the first team coz I swear unless you invest your midfield looks LIGHT right now. I know Rosicky will be back, but hes not exactly that strong.

[Nine Bar]

*expects a bid for barry in the next 48 hours*

[Eric Cantona]

English Clubs dominate Europe for 2 years running and we still get shitted on by Italian & Spanish clubs.

[RIP Jakey]

*expects a bid for barry in the next 48 hours*

If Gilberto's gone I see this as a possibility, and I wouldn't mind it happening 1 bit. Although if Liverpool are desperate to get him a helpful bid for Alonso wouldn't disapoint.

Also I saw on sky sports news that in light of Barcas lack of Interest Arshavin has said he'd like to join Arsenal, just depends if Arsene wants him.

[RIP Jakey]

English Clubs dominate Europe for 2 years running and we still get shitted on by Italian & Spanish clubs.

Weather and ridiculous amounts of money on their parts seem to do the trick.

[Hij]

This box of Arsenal, Alonso, Barry and Liverpool should be interesting over the next week.

[Ryddel]

loool@ridiculous amounts of money when the prem league is where the money is at, although, im guessing it's because they have slightly better weather than us loooland better a night life. meh oh well it's only arsenal

[RIP Jakey]

This box of Arsenal, Alonso, Barry and Liverpool should be interesting over the next week.

Very Interesting


loool@ridiculous amounts of money when the prem league is where the money is at

If you think Arsenal are paying wages similar to Barcelona and Real Madrid you're kinda confused.

[grafta]

i dont even know who i'll prefer barry or alonso

hmmm

[Eric Cantona]

i dont even know who i'll prefer barry or alonso

hmmm

It's like comparing a Vanquish to an Vectra

[Nine Bar]

This box of Arsenal, Alonso, Barry and Liverpool should be interesting over the next week.

very :evilgrin:

['nuum general]

arsenal need a alonso more than a barry since they've let both their holding players go.

[Nine Bar]

Denilson will act as their holding mid if they get barry

[Jammie Dodger]

*expects a bid for barry in the next 48 hours*

This is gonna happen, All our mids are going and it dont look nice.

[Xtra P]

I wish him luck, the prem aint for everyone, I can see him doin well in spain!

[TOMWALTER]

as an arsenal fan im happy hlebs gone.. we got the best of him.. get a midfielder in that aint scared to shoot outside the box and another midfielder say of alonsos calibre.. who does hleb think he is.. kissin the barca badge.. im glad hes gone.. bring in arshavin and alonso

[NaiJaBoY]

Very Interesting



If you think Arsenal are paying wages similar to Barcelona and Real Madrid you're kinda confused.
i believe there isnt that much difference in the wage bills

TOP PREMIER LEAGUE WAGE BILLS 2006/7
Chelsea - £132.8m (£114m)
Manchester Utd - £92.3m (£85.4m)
Arsenal - £89.7m (£82.9m)
Liverpool - £77.6m (£68.9m)
Newcastle Utd - £62.4m (£52.2m)

(2005/6 wages in brackets)
Source: Deloitte

Noone is touching chelsea, so Barca will be in the same range as manu and arsenal... madrid might be a lil higher

Ppl think arsenal pay its players less the other top clubs, the above figures above proves otherwise.

Arsenal has a wage structure that keeps the wages of its top players and squad/fringe players as close as possible, while other club might pay there top players lots of money their squad players get peanuts(e.g Mekelele at Real madrid)

[Hij]

It's like comparing a Vanquish to an Vectra

Barry - Left footer, experienced captain and hard worker. More pace- brilliant at corners and free kicks.

Alonso - On his day one of the most technical players in the world, brilliant eye for a pass, not very quick, doesn't burst forward often, but can shoot from long range.

Depends what you need, they are both good in their own right.

[RIP Jakey]

i believe there isnt that much difference in the wage bills

TOP PREMIER LEAGUE WAGE BILLS 2006/7
Chelsea - £132.8m (£114m)
Manchester Utd - £92.3m (£85.4m)
Arsenal - £89.7m (£82.9m)
Liverpool - £77.6m (£68.9m)
Newcastle Utd - £62.4m (£52.2m)

(2005/6 wages in brackets)
Source: Deloitte

Noone is touching chelsea, so Barca will be in the same range as manu and arsenal... madrid might be a lil higher

Ppl think arsenal pay its players less the other top clubs, the above figures above proves otherwise.

Arsenal has a wage structure that keeps the wages of its top players and squad/fringe players as close as possible, while other club might pay there top players lots of money their squad players get peanuts(e.g Mekelele at Real madrid)

But were talking big signings, I guarantee Hlebs on more at Barcalona than he was at Arsenal. His sudden intrest in moving must have been sparked by something and I reckon it was Inter Milan coming in and saying we'll give you an extra 20,000 a week.