“The negotiation with Hleb is still in progress and despite him being a player with special qualities, if his club is not ready to sell him, we have other options in mind,” Barcelona vice-president Marc Ingla told Catalunya Radio.

The Belarus midfielder has been linked with a host of clubs as he seemed looking for a new adventure out of the Emirates.

Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing the 27-year old player.

Barca’s new manager Josep Guardiola is trying to rebuild his squad to restore the team’s pride after two trophy-less seasons.