Outgoing forward Jeremain Lens has claimed that Sunderland "would just love to get rid of [him]" after taking a step closer to joining former manager Dick Advocaat at Fenerbahce.

The Dutchman confirmed that he will undergo a medical in Istanbul on Tuesday ahead of finalising a move away from the Stadium of Light, where he has spent the past 13 months.

Lens's switch is likely to initially be on a season-long loan, with the option to join the Turkish giants on a permanent deal next summer should all parties be happy, and the 28-year-old admits that he is "looking forward" to moving on.

On his time playing under Sam Allardyce, Lens told Fox Sports: "I did not play, was not even on the bench. I just had a problem with the club. Sunderland would just love to get rid of me.

"Tomorrow I will undergo the medical examination," he added. "I do not expect any problems. I'm looking forward to it. It's a nice transfer. Fenerbahce is a great club and a great challenge.

"I have a good relationship with Dick, but he also knows my qualities. It is not that he is doing me a favour."

Lens, who set Sunderland back around £8m when joining from Dynamo Kiev last year, featured in both of the Black Cats' last two Premier League games.