Turkish media explodes with Cardiff City transfer news as new players linked and big Bakasetas update given

Turkish media explodes with Cardiff City transfer news as new players linked and big Bakasetas update given.

The Bluebirds are making the news over in Turkey - Three players linked!

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/...-city-28413541


Cardiff City's January transfer window is hitting the headlines over in Turkey.

Given Erol Bulut, who made his name in management in Turkish football after a distinguised playing career which took in some of the country's top clubs, is Bluebirds boss, it's easy to see just why there is such interest over there.

In the lead-up to the winter window, Bulut himself admitted he would be using his contacts in Turkey, Germany and Greece in order to supplement his squad - just as he did with the signings of Greek duo Manolis Siopis and Dimitrios Goutas, both of whom have been crucial cogs in the wheel this season, in the summer - and if reports are to be believed, the Bluebirds boss is actively recruiting from his old stomping ground in the Super Lig.

In recent days, new names have been linked and a number of updates regarding the long-standing pursuit of Greece captain Anastasios Bakasetas have been issued. Sign up to our daily Cardiff City newsletter here.

Here, we take a look at what's been said in the last 48 hours...

Umut Nayir linked
Fenerbahce striker Umut Nayir is the latest Turkish player to be linked with a move to the Welsh capital.


Wales striker Kieffer Moore is considered the Bluebirds' No.1 target in this window, but it is an area of such concern that Bulut is lining up more than one target for that position.

The Cardiff manager said that he would have an option "B, C and D" in this window in the eventuality that Moore stays at Bournemouth or opts for a move elsewhere.

And now media Sports Digitale's renowned transfer journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu claims Cardiff and West Brom are monitoring the Turkey international in this window.

Nayir scored 17 goals in 31 Super Lig appearances last year while on loan at Ümraniyespor from Eyüpspor, a run of form which led to him earning a call-up to the national team last year. His one goal in his four appearances actually came against Wales out in Samsunspor last summer during Turkey's 2-0 win.

He earned a move to Fenerbahce in the summer but has played 12 times for the Turkish giants without scoring a goal. It would seem he could be on his way out this month.



Enis Bardhi thrown into mix
Erol Bulut is also keen to address the lack of creativity which appears to be stifling City's attacking play this season, particularly given the injury to Aaron Ramsey which has kept him out for far longer than anyone initially anticipated.

And reports in Turkey and North Macedonia have linked Cardiff to Trabzonspor midfielder Enis Bardhi, who appears to be out of favour at Trabzonspor.

He's not started a Super Lig game since October 23 and rumours in Turkey suggest he could be on his way out this month. And North Macedonian press, via Time Balkan, report Bulut is keen on Bardhi and has indeed already made contact with Trabzonspor regarding a potential transfer. Like Bakasetas, Bardhi is another former team-mate of Manolis Siopis.


German side Union Berlin have also been heavily linked with the playmaker, who can also play on the left wing. He transferred to Trabzon after five successful seasons with Spanish side Levante.

The North Macedonia international has scored nine goals and provided two assists in 57 matches for Trabzonspor, where he has a contract until June 2025.

Siopis 'trying to convince' Bakasetas
The Anastasios Bakasetas merry-go-round continues to hurtle at full speed this month.

Earlier this week it was claimed that Besiktas had agreed a deal to sign the 30-year-old playmaker, however, Beyaz Football editor Mehmet Batuhan Ağır later posted that he had spoken with Trabzonspor president Ertuğrul Doğan and he denied such a deal was in place.

Agir wrote: "I asked: 'President, is the news true?' He said, 'There is no such situation.'

Great post NCB
I did put it out there along with a few others last week that Bulut’s ‘mystery illness’ was merely an excuse for him to personally travel to get these signings over the line.
If media outlets have the scoop it’s safe to assume deals have already been done?
Why should we as a club pay inflated prices for seasoned Prem/championship players when there’s an untapped market abroad especially one Bulut knows.
Siopis and Goutas are up there for player of the season
In Bulut we should trust ⚽️🤩👍

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Originally Posted by Sunnysideup

Great post NCB
I did put it out there along with a few others last week that Bulut’s ‘mystery illness’ was merely an excuse for him to personally travel to get these signings over the line.
If media outlets have the scoop it’s safe to assume deals have already been done?
Why should we as a club pay inflated prices for seasoned Prem/championship players when there’s an untapped market abroad especially one Bulut knows.
Siopis and Goutas are up there for player of the season
In Bulut we should trust ⚽️����

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Not sure what ‘scoop’ you have spotted.

The OP is just a cut and paste from WOL that covers some of the speculation in the Turkish press on players we (and many other clubs) are linked with.

We may end up signing one of them. But there is no scoop.

Bulut was ill last week. Nothing more. No need to create a mystery recruitment trip to Turkey to explain his absence from Hillsborough. If he is personally involved in trying to bring Turkish, Greek or German players to Cardiff I am sure it will be via the phone or Zoom.

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Originally Posted by jon1959

Not sure what ‘scoop’ you have spotted.

The OP is just a cut and paste from WOL that covers some of the speculation in the Turkish press on players we (and many other clubs) are linked with.

We may end up signing one of them. But there is no scoop.

Bulut was ill last week. Nothing more. No need to create a mystery recruitment trip to Turkey to explain his absence from Hillsborough. If he is personally involved in trying to bring Turkish, Greek or German players to Cardiff I am sure it will be via the phone or Zoom.

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I think it’ll be by plane, train and car

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Originally Posted by BLUETIT

I think it’ll be by plane, train and car

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Originally Posted by jon1959

Not sure what ‘scoop’ you have spotted.

The OP is just a cut and paste from WOL that covers some of the speculation in the Turkish press on players we (and many other clubs) are linked with.

We may end up signing one of them. But there is no scoop.

Bulut was ill last week. Nothing more. No need to create a mystery recruitment trip to Turkey to explain his absence from Hillsborough. If he is personally involved in trying to bring Turkish, Greek or German players to Cardiff I am sure it will be via the phone or Zoom.

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Agree it’s from this Twitter account

https://x.com/sportsdigitale/status/...LhmySD2aRt-GNg

FWIW , my brother in law is Turkish and thinks Umit Nayir is not good enough for Fenerbahçe however for his previous club I think he scored 20 goals or something, so for our level may do a job.

That Enis Bardhi looks interesting. Genuine no 10/ attacking mid. Bags of experience, set piece specialist.

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That Enis Bardhi looks interesting. Genuine no 10/ attacking mid. Bags of experience, set piece specialist.

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There's some good clips of him on YouTube. I enjoyed the one when he was giving the Italians a run around.

Only just seen that Wales Online story - talk about making a little go a long way!

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Originally Posted by the other bob wilson

Only just seen that Wales Online story - talk about making a little go a long way!

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my thoughts exactly - not so much of an explosion but more of a damp squid!!

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my thoughts exactly - not so much of an explosion but more of a damp squid!!

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All squid are damp in my experience especially in their natural habitat but a damp squib - well that's a different kettle of fish

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Originally Posted by Nobody's Rep

my thoughts exactly - not so much of an explosion but more of a damp squid!!

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It will be good if some off the deals come off. :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by Nobody's Rep

my thoughts exactly - not so much of an explosion but more of a damp squid!!

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Originally Posted by pipster

All squid are damp in my experience especially in their natural habitat but a damp squib - well that's a different kettle of fish

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Whoooosh! :facepalm:
(Off the scale? :hide:)

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Originally Posted by North Cardiff Blue

It will be good if some off the deals come off. :thumbup:

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To be honest I'm on tender hooks with the wait considering all indications were for signings in the first week 👍

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Originally Posted by pipster

All squid are damp in my experience especially in their natural habitat but a damp squib - well that's a different kettle of fish

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Mike should insert a pelanty clause for a post like this.

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Originally Posted by pipster

All squid are damp in my experience especially in their natural habitat but a damp squib - well that's a different kettle of fish

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This brought to mind the very amusing post by, Loramski , I think, who referred to posters who don’t pay attention in the CCMB Induction Course.

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To be honest I'm on tender hooks with the wait considering all indications were for signings in the first week 👍

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They'll just be used as escape goats if it doesn't go to plan

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Originally Posted by City123

They'll just be used as escape goats if it doesn't go to plan

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I was so tempted on this in the Steve smith thread 😂😂