NEWCASTLE have reportedly joined the race to sign Trabzonspor goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir.
It is thought Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal are all interested in the 23-year-old stopper.
According to Turkish outlet 61 Saat, the Toon have sent scouts over to Turkey to watch him in action.
He is worth an estimated £17million and has been an ever-present for the Turkish outfit this season.
Cakir has not kept a clean sheet all season, from 13 appearances in all competitions.
His side sit third in the Turkish Super Lig and are without a win in their Europa League group.
Newcastle, meanwhile, have kept three clean sheets this season – against Tottenham, Brighton and Manchester United.
Martin Dubravka is the Magpies’ No1 this term, playing all Premier League eight matches, but they also have Rob Elliot and Carabao Cup stopper Karl Darlow on the books.
Freddie Woodman, who has represented England at every age group from Under-16s to U21, is on loan at Swansea.
Reports emerged last month that Liverpool had sent a scout for Trabzonspor’s 1-1 draw with Fenerbahce.
Cakir made an impressive eight saves and could be seen as a long-term back-up for Alisson.
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Bernd Leno has no competition for his place between the sticks at Arsenal while Hugo Lloris is out of action until the New Year after dislocating his elbow against Brighton.
Paulo Gazzaniga is filling in at the moment but Cakir could be a January target.
SunSport assessed five goalkeepers who could be on Spurs’ wish list to replace Lloris.