Leeds United, Fulham and Newcastle United are interested in signing Turkish goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir from newly-crowned Superlig champions Trabzonspor. The well-supported club from the city of Trabzon waited nearly 40 years since their last title win, but now that it finally came, it looks like some of their key players will be leaving to test themselves in stronger competitions around Europe. Their dependable 26-year-old goalie Cakir made it public knowledge that he’s keen to leave for pastures new after spending a fair few years putting his team ahead of his professional ambitions.”Since I started playing for Trabzonspor, I have made a lot of sacrifices. Now, if a suitable offer arrives for me, I want to go. I have won three trophies at Trabzonspor now. They won’t be angry with me if I leave. There were offers before, but I was always in the middle of fighting for titles. Now it’s time to leave.”Fulham, Leeds and Newcastle are watching 26 year old Ugurcan Cakir, a Turkish international keeper 🤔Cakir currently plays for Trabzonspor and has kept 11 clean sheets in 34 league appearances in Turkey’s top tier this season 🧤#NUFC #NUFCFans pic.twitter.com/p6ukaaPaOk— Magpie 24/7 – Newcastle United (@Magpie24_7) May 9, 2022 Leeds and Newcastle are currently considered favourites to land the highly-rated shot-stopper. However, with Leeds’ Premier League status on the line, the Yorkshire club are focusing all their strength in beating relegation.On the other hand, Newcastle have secured Premier League football for the next campaign and are in a favourable position to spend money on new players as their ambitious owners prepare to make a serious project at St James’ Park.Manchester United’s underused English custodian Dean Henderson was mentioned as a potential Magpie in the past few months – just like Arsenal’s benched German Bernd Leno. There is another option to become Newcastle’s long-term replacement for current number one Martin Dubravka.Sunday, 16.00: (1.85) Basaksehir (3.50) Trabzon (4.40)Meanwhile, Leeds may be forced into finding someone to replace their French goalkeeper Illan Meslier, who might be on the move even if the Whites remain a Premier League club.Newly promoted Fulham are another potential suitors for the Turk, but are currently behind the two Uniteds in the waiting queue.The football season is approaching its end, but the transfers season is coming fast. Make sure you follow Mozzart Sport Kenya for the hottest stories!
