Besiktas press officer Metin Albayrak has stated that the club are close to agreeing a contract extension with Veli Kavlak.

When asked about Veli”s contract situation Albayrak said, “We have held talks and will put pen to paper shortly.”

Fenerbahce have been in talks with Kavlak’s representatives are are prepared to offer the Austrian international €1.5 million per season.

The hard working midfielder has also been linked with Lazio and Everton in recent weeks.

Kavlak was born in Austria but is also a Turkish citizen through his parents.

The 25-year-old joined Beşiktaş for £600,000 from Rapid Vienna in 2011 and has seven goals and 14 assists in 122 appearances for the Black Eagles.