Wenger closes in on Stuttgart's Hleb in €15m deal

ARSENAL are poised to complete their first major signing of the summer as Belarus midfielder Aleksander Hleb agreed to join them in a deal worth up to €15million.

The long-term deal, which is subject to a medical and a work permit, has been finalised with Stuttgart and the versatile midfielder.

Boss Arsene Wenger, who is still tracking Brazilian striker Robinho but has allowed reserve goalkeeper Stuart Taylor to join Aston Villa, declared: "We are delighted that Aleksander Hleb has agreed to join us.