



Turkish-Football, ISTANBUL - Sept. 1, 2012 - Fenerbahçe are reported to have reached a pre-agreement with Chelsea over midfielder Raul Meireles. Fenerbahçe are reported to have reached a pre-agreement with Chelsea over midfielder Raul Meireles.



The report released in Turkish newspaper, Vatan, claimed that talks have been ongoing over the past month and that the transfer will be completed if a fee is agreed.



Fenerbahçe have been looking to strengthen their midfield following the departure of Emre Belözoğlu who recently signed for Atletico Madrid.



Meireles is expected to fall down the pecking order following the arrivals of Oscar, Hazard and Marin to the London club.



The 29-year-old Portuguese international joined Chelsea from Liverpool for €13.5 million in 2011. Meireles played in 28 games last season and has three years left on his contract.



Fenerbahçe finished last season as runners-up in Turkish Super League.



The Yellow Canaries were knocked out in the play-off stages of the Champions League against Spartak Moscow last week. The Istanbul club will be playing Europa League football this season.

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