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The Lancashire Telegraph claims Galatasaray, home to Aussie pair Lucas Neill and Harry Kewell, have already made contact with Rovers regarding Grella's availability.

It is understood the two clubs are close to agreeing a price for the Australian, which is significantly less than the €4m fee which Rovers paid Torino for his signature almost two years ago.

The 30-year-old Melbourne-born midfielder is liked by Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce, but his wretched run of injuries since moving to England could tempt Rovers to let him go.

The sale of Grella, who still has two years left to run on his contract at Ewood Park, would allow Blackburn to move for Real Madrid veteran Guti after his agent said such a switch was 'possible'.

A Galatasaray move for Grella could be helped by the Turkish Football Federation's decision this week to increase the number of foreign players allowed per Super Lig squad from eight to ten.

In related news, Galatasaray are believed to be close to a deal for Slovakian forward Miroslav Stoch from Chelsea.

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