Inter Milan have denied meeting with Arsenal midfielder Alexander Hleb to open talks regarding a possible transfer to the Serie A holders. Several Italian and English reports said Inter officials contacted the Belarusian midfielder ahead of Arsenal's Champions League clash against AC Milan two weeks ago. However, the Nerazzurri released an official statement to rebuff the press reports. "With regards to stories reported in newspaper La Stampa and several British papers, F.C. Internazionale categorically deny these claims," read a statement on the club's website. "We have never met the football player Alexandre Hleb, let alone received a letter of protest from Arsenal."