The former Western Sydney Wanderers star was not named by the Turkish Football Federation but goal.com said local reporters pieced his identity together from information supplied.

Bulut, whose tumultuous off-field antics have overshadowed his on-field skill, could be running out of playing options.

The much travelled 25-year-old was released by German outfit Wehen Wiesbaden after just five appearances off the bench, before signing a two-year deal with Turkish third tier club Menemen Belediyespor in mid-2017.

Controversy has been the constant companion of the Sydney born attacker who looked set for a meteoric rise following his Golden Boot win in the 2010 AFC U19 Championships.

In 2010 and 2015 he came to the attention of police.

He had largely unsuccessful spells with Mlada Boleslav (Czech Republic), Akhisar Belediyespor, Karsiyaka (both Turkey) and Iraklis (Greece).

He signed twice for Wanderers and became an instant hero during his first stint in 2015 when he scored a brace on debut against derby rivals, and former club, Sydney FC.

In all he put away five goals in nine explosive appearances before opting on a move to the Greek SuperLeague.

His second period with the Red and Back ended in ignominy. After being thrown a lifeline by coach Tony Popovic in August 2016 he was released four months later over poor training standards.