Fenerbahçe today claimed they have agreed a deal with Newcastle to sign the Turkey international Emre Belözoğlu for a fee in the region of £4m. The midfielder, 27, who is currently preparing for Euro 2008, is expected to sign a three-year contract early next week.

In a statement the club said: "Fenerbahçe reached an agreement with Newcastle United in order to sign the Turkish superstar Emre Belözoğlu."

Turkish television station NTV reported that Fener will pay Emre a salary of around £2.8m per year.