au.fourfourtwo.com this morning exclusively revealed Wellington Phoenix had accepted a transfer deal that would take the Johnny Warren Medal-winning Kiwi to Turkish Superlig side Genclerbirligi OFTAS, now renamed Hacettepe SK.

But this afternoon it was revealed the deal was put together by another agent without the knowledge of Shane's own agent or Gold Coast United.

"It is our intention for Shane to start his three year deal with the Gold Coast shortly," his agent Leo Karis told au.fourfourtwo.com today.

"I'm always looking for profitable opportunities for my clients but I did not feel comfortable with this situation."

Turkish media were hailing the transfer as a done deal this afternoon, claiming Smeltz had signed off on a $400,000 three and a half year contract.

But Smeltz's management say there is no way it will proceed.

"Shane has a contract with Gold Coast United starting in April 2009 and he intends to join them at that time," added Karis. "That is the end of the matter.

"Of course if Real Madrid were to come in June or July and offer to buy Shane, and if they go through the proper channels, and GC United were consulted and Shane was keen, then we would consider it.

"But for the moment, Shane is going to Gold Coast United."

The confirmation comes after a day of speculation on the Golden Boot winning striker. Gold Coast owner Palmer and manager Miron Bleiberg both spoke to Shane last night at the A-League awards ceremony as details of the possible deal emerged.

Talks continued this morning until it was clear Smeltz was still commited to joining the club.

A Gold Coast United spokesman added: "Shane spoke to [owner] Clive Palmer last night and said he was happy to fulfil his contract - and we fully expect him to be a Gold Coast player."