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Liverpool, Chelsea wait for green light from Fenerbahce fullback Erkin

Caner Erkin is set for crunch talks with Fenerbahce over his future.

The Daily Star says Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers recently spoke of his desire to add 'multi-functional' players to his squad this summer.

And the versatility of Erkin, who can also operate as a left wing-back as well as in the midfield, is likely to appeal to Rodgers.

While Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho - having let veteran full-back Ashley Cole leave the club - wants to add defensive cover to his ranks, but any new arrival is likely to play back-up to first-choice left-back Cesar Azpilicueta.

The left-back's agent, Batur Alt?parmak, revealed discussion with Fenerbahce are set to get underway first.

"We haven't agreed anything with Fenerbahce," Alt?parmak told TurkishFootball.com.

"We will hold talks with the club tomorrow."

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