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Liverpool winger Lazar Markovic is set to sign for Fenerbahce on a season-long loan.

The 21-year-old Serbian international has flown to Istanbul to hold talks with the Turkish Super League outfit.

An agreement is in place between the two clubs with Fenerbahce agreeing to pay 100% of his wages. Markovic will join a squad which includes former Reds midfielder Raul Meireles, as well as ex-Manchester United duo Robin van Persie and Nani.

Markovic has struggled to hold down a place at Anfield since his £20million move from Benfica a year ago. He made just 11 Premier League starts last season and found himself down the pecking order this summer.

He didn’t feature in the matchday squad for any of Liverpool’s opening three league matches this term and Brendan Rodgers has taken the decision to send him out on loan.

Rodgers still views Markovic as part of his long-term plans but believes his development would be best served getting regular first-team football in Turkey rather than staying as a fringe player at Anfield.

The Reds boss hopes a successful year with Fenerbahce will lead to Markovic returning to Liverpool next summer and belatedly establishing himself at the club.

Markovic was at Melwood on Thursday before being informed that a deal was close to being agreed with Fenerbahce.

As long as his discussions with the Turkish club go well, his loan switch will be confirmed and he could make his debut against Antalyaspor on Sunday.