Sow set for Fenerbahce

Fenerbahce are set to wrap up a £10million deal for Arsenal and Liverpool target Moussa Sow, just days after the exciting Lille striker reiterated his desire to play in the Premier League.

Sow is expected to arrive in Turkey in the next 48 hours to seal the transfer, after being convinced to join by former Fenerbahce player and current international team-mate Mamadou Niang.

The news will come as a blow to both Arsenal and Liverpool, who were known long-term admirers of the Senegal striker.

Reds boss Kenny Dalglish was especially keen, but had hoped the Anfield influence would mean Liverpool didn't have to enter a bidding war with Fenerbahce.

Sow said yesterday: "I want to play in England. Liverpool, well, that is a dream club. Anyone would be happy, scoring goals in front of the Kop can be the highlight of a career."

However, Lille are said to have accepted the Turks offer last night, and have already moved for a replacement, agreeing a deal for another Liverpool target, Brest frontman Nolan Roux.

Dalglish still remains hopeful of adding at least two new players before the window closes though, with a striker and full back his top priorities.

Source: Metro

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