Udinese close to signing former Besiktas and Fenerbahce midfielder Tolgay Arslan

Udinese are poised to welcome a new addition to their midfield as 30-year-old Tolgay Arslan is set to join the Italian side.

The German of Turkish descent will join the Friulani after spending most of his career in the Turkish Super Lig with Besiktas and, last season, with Fenerbahce where he made a total pf 21 appearances in all competitions.