Factfile: Who is Newcastle target Ugurcan Cakir?

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Factfile: Who is Newcastle target Ugurcan Cakir?

As we enter October we can start to see where Premier League clubs may look to strengthen in the January transfer window.

Squad flaws begin to shine through and transfer rumours begin to emerge as club’s plot their business for the winter. 

Surprisngly, however, Newcastle have been linked with a player in a position they have had little problem with – goalkeeper. Martin Dubravka has been one of the club’s best players over the past 18 months or so, with a string of excellent performances between the sticks – particularly last season.  

Despite Dubravka’s impressive form, Newcastle have been linked with a swoop for Turkish goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir this week.

Newcastle are reportedly keeping tabs on the shot-stopper as they weigh up a potential move for him in the coming transfer windows under Steve Bruce.

But, who is he? We have compiled a factfile on the Newcastle target to learn a little bit more about him…

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