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Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce launch bid for Newcastle defender - as club chief reveals negotiations have taken place with the Magpies

Fenerbahce are looking to raid Newcastle for one of their defenders this month.

The Turkish outfit - who are managed by former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho - want to bolster their backline before the transfer window slams shut.

They have identified a Newcastle player as their primary target, and have now made their move.

Fenerbahce vice-president Acun Ilicali has revealed that his club want to sign Lloyd Kelly and that talks between the two clubs have already taken place.

He told Turkish journalist Sercan Hamzaou011flu: 'We are negotiating for the transfer of Lloyd Kelly.