Real Madrid signal intent to sign wantaway Arsenal midfielder Hleb

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Hleb is expected to leave Arsenal this summer after his agent said he was struggling to adapt to London life and Real coach Bernd Schuster said: "For a few months now we have had a plan and we know what we want, but now Alexander Hleb has been added to that plan. We didn't know he would be able to leave Arsenal, but now it seems he will."

Real deal: Arsenal's Alexander Hleb could be on his way to Spain

Arsenal, meanwhile, are on the trail of Swiss international prodigy Eren Derdiyok. Manager Arsene Wenger has been impressed by the 19-year-old, who has just helped FC Basel win a league and cup double — and who also interests Newcastle.

Striker Derdiyok scored a spectacular goal against England on his national debut as Switzerland lost 2-1 at Wembley in February. Basel have already rejected a £2.5m bid for the teenager from Turkish club Trabzonspor.