Stoke City midfielder Badou Ndiaye has been closely linked with a move to Galatasaray but now faces a rival offer from Fenerbahce according to the Fanatik sports newspaper.

Per the source, Fenerbahce could be willing to pay a loan fee which the Lions have been digging their heels over.

The Yellow Canaries sold Giuliano to Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal on an €11m move last week and are prepared to reinvest in a new central midfielder.

The report does however, claim that Ndiaye would prefer a move to Galatasaray who can offer Champions League football.

Galatasaray manager Fatih Terim revealed that Ndiaye would be joining by Monday or Tuesday in his post-match press conference following the 1-0 victory over Goztepe on Sunday.

The Lions boss made it clear that Ndiaye has agreed terms with the club but it is now Wednesday and the midfielder has yet to complete his move.

“Ndiaye will join us by Monday or Tuesday, we did a good job loaning back a player we sold for a high fee,” he said.

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The 27-year-old joined Stoke City from Galatasaray for a £14 million transfer fee back in January but does not reportedly want to play in the Championship this season.

The Super Lig transfer window ends on 1 September.