Balikesirspor target former Arsenal star Hleb

Balikesirspor target former Arsenal star Hleb

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Balikesirspor have expressed an interested in signing Konyaspor’s transfer listed midfielder Alexander Hleb.

The newly promoted side are keen to add experience to their squad and are planning to make up to five transfers in the January transfer window.

The 33-year-old has fallen out of favour Aykut Kocaman and was left out of the squad which faced Besiktas last weekend.

Hleb has already attracted the attention of a number of Turkish Super League sides according to reports in the local media.

Hleb joined Konyaspor from BATE Borisov in January 2014. The Belarus international spent three seasons at Arsenal and also had a spell at Barcelona.

The attacking midfielder has made 15 appearances for Konyaspor this season.