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​Swansea striker Gomis heads for Turkey

Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis has headed to Turkey to complete his move to Galatasaray, reports Sporting Life.

Gomis posted a picture of himself on Instagram on an Istanbul-bound plane on Wednesday, while also showing his flight tickets from Lyon to the Turkish city.

Galatasaray announced on their Twitter account on Tuesday night that official talks had begun with Swansea to sign Gomis.

Swansea expect to receive around £2.5million for the 31-year-old, who joined them on a free transfer from Lyon in 2014.

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