The 28-year-old Ivory Coast international, who joined the Gunners in 2005, made 13 Premier League appearances for the Gunners last season.

"Galatasaray has begun negotiations with Arsenal FC for the transfer of Ivorian-Belgian professional football player Emmanuel Eboue," Galatasaray said on their website. "The public will be updated about the developments."

Eboue has made 216 appearances in all competitions for Arsenal, scoring 13 goals, since his move from Belgian side Beveren six years ago.