'Here we go' - Aston Villa strike transfer agreement amid £6m Newcastle United bid

Jose Mourinho’s side moved for Lloyd Kelly last week but their advances were swiftly rejected by Newcastle United. As per Mail Online’s Craig Hope, the Turkish giants tabled a £6million bid.

A second offer didn’t arrive and Fenerbahce have since focused their attention on signing Aston Villa defender Diego Carlos. And according to Fabrizio Romano, there has now been a breakthrough with the Brazilian due in Istanbul on Monday evening to finalise an £8.4m switch.

Meanwhile, Kelly continues to be linked with a move away from St James’ Park with sources in Italy claiming Juventus are weighing up a move.

The 26-year-old has made just 13 appearances since joining from AFC Bournemouth on a free transfer last summer.

"Lloyd has not talked to me about leaving the football club,” Howe told reporters on Friday. “He's only just joined and I think there's an understanding from his perspective that he's got to earn the right to play and prove that he deserves to play ahead of other players.

"So he’s been absolutely no issue. He's been great to work with and I knew he would be. He's waiting for his opportunities, so there's no issue with Lloyd at all.

“Whatever rumours you're hearing are club driven from Fenerbahce and not from the player so I want to make that very clear. Lloyd's an important part of what we're doing, he’s recently joined and we’re enjoying working with him.”

Newcastle are set to keep hold of Kelly, unless a sizeable arrives. Reports in the Italian media claim Howe’s side value Kelly between £15m to £25m.