Belarusian midfielder Hleb moves from Barcelona to Inter Milan

Inter and Barcelona have agreed a deal for Belarus midfielder Alexander Hleb and he will join the Italians on a one-year loan with the option to make the move permanent next year.

Sky Sport Italia claim negotiations between Massimo Moratti and Barcelona chief Joan Laporta had been continued throughout the morning until both men reached an agreement.

Hleb recently bemoaned his lack of playing time at Camp Nou, leading to speculation he would leave.

Italian newspapaer reports seem dubious, claiming Jose Mourinho has now got his man after missing out on him last year. Hleb was close to Nerazzurri back then, but he signed for the European Champions in a €13 million ($19 million) deal.

He is now expected to join Nerazzurri imminently, with voices claiming an official announcement from the Italians will follow. Having captured Lucio from Bayern Munich, Mourinho is set to complete his double haul as the squad begins to take shape.

The move for Hleb appears to have gathered pace amid the transfer of Maxwell to Barcelona.