Arda Turan is in talks over a transfer from Barcelona to Istanbul Basaksehir, according to the Turkish club's president.
The midfielder is yet to make an appearance for the Liga leaders this season and the arrival of Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool has increased speculation he will leave this month.
Goksel Gumusdag has now claimed he has met with Arda in Barcelona and the player has confirmed he would like to join the club, who are top of the Turkish Super Lig, with discussions over a deal firmly underway.
''I spoke to Arda Turan face to face in Barcelona," he said via Basaksehir's official website.