£17m Arsenal star Lucas Perez nears exit as he arrives in Istanbul to hold talks with Euro Giants
Out of favour Arsenal striker Lucas Perez has arrived in Istanbul as he nears a move to Fenerbahce.
According to the Turkish outlet Fotomac, Perez landed in Istanbul late last night and is staying in the Kalamis area.
Per the source, the Spain international has traveled to Turkey in order to hold talks with Fenerbahce.
Perez’s agent Fernandez Lovelle has told Turkish-Football that his client would be happy to play for Fenerbahce.
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“If Fenerbahce striker a deal with Arsenal, Lucas would be happy to wear the shirt,” Lovelle told Turkish-Football.
“It all depends on Arsenal now but we could be happy to join Fenerbahce.”
However, Fenerbahce could face competition from the newly promoted Premier League side Newcastle.
The Shield Gazette claim that Newcastle are keen to sign a striker this summer but are yet to table a firm offer for Perez.
Arsenal signed Lucas Perez on a £17 million deal from Deportivo last season. The 29-year-old made just 21 appearances for the Gunners last season.
The striker has falling further down the pecking order at Arsenal following the transfer of Alexandre Lacazette.
Perez joined Arsenal for £17 million from Deportivo according to BBC Sport.
