Appiah waits over Fener deal

Fenerbahce are reported to have agreed a deal to sign Stephen Appiah.

However, skysports.com understand Appiah is stalling over a move to the Turkish champions as he considers offers from England.

Middlesbrough and Birmingham are both thought to have expressed interest in signing the Ghanaian international.

Appiah is looking for a new club after being made available for transfer by Juventus.

Juve are willing to let the powerful midfielder leave Turin as they look to recoup following the arrival of Patrick Vieira.

The news that Juve are willing to sell Appiah has alerted a number of clubs around Europe.

Fenerbahce are hoping to steal a march on their rivals by luring the African to Turkey.

Fenerbahce are actively looking to bolster their squad as they prepare for next season's UEFA Champions League and they have made Appiah one of their top targets.

Juventus general director Luciano Moggi has admitted that the club have accepted a fee in the region of ‚é¼8 million for Appiah.

The Turkish side are expected now to open talks with Appiah, but it is believed the player is looking to keep his options open over his future as he considers offers from Middlesbrough and Birmingham.