Chelsea's Raul Meireles celebrates his goal against KRC Genk during their Champions League Group E soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London October 19, 2011. (Photo: Reuters)
Turkish club Fenerbahce has started negotiations with Chelsea to buy midfielder Raul Meireles, the club said in a statement to the Istanbul Stock Exchange on Monday.
The 29-year-old, who has played more than 60 times for Portugal, was signed by Chelsea on a four-year contract from Premier League rivals Liverpool in 2011.
The Istanbul club, runners-up to Galatasaray last season in Turkey's Super League, have been looking to bolster their midfield after Emre Belozoglu left for Atletico Madrid on a free transfer earlier this year.
Turkey's transfer window closes on Wednesday.
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