LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Martin Skrtel of Liverpool holds off Odion Ighalo of Watford during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Watford at Anfield on May 8, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel is reportedly close to finalising a deal Turkish side Fenerbahce.

The Guardian has reported that the Reds have accepted a deal to send Skrtel to the Turkish club for £5.5 million.

The 31-year-old, who has made 320 appearances for Liverpool, struggled for regular game time under new manager Jurgen Klopp and was also linked with a move to Middlesbrough, Galatasaray and Besiktas.

He joined the Merseyside club from Zenit Saint Petersburg in January 2008.