The name Ugurcan Cakir is currently making headlines around FC Bayern – but on closer inspection, the supposedly hot rumor turns out to be much less concrete. Although the Turkish international goalkeeper is being discussed internally, there can be no question of any serious transfer interest
According to the Transfermarkt portal, FC Bayern are interested in the 30-year-old goalkeeper. The speculation has been triggered by a connection within the club. Bayern goalkeeping coach Michael Rechner knows Cakir very well from their time together with the Turkish national team and the contact still exists. This personal level has led to him at least appearing on Munich’s radar
As BILD’s head of soccer Christian Falk explains in the „Bayern Insider“ podcast, FC Bayern is interested in Cakir in principle, but no concrete steps have been taken so far. There have been neither negotiations nor an official offer
For the time being, the goalkeeper remains purely a subject for observation – no more and no less
Goalkeeper position currently not an issue
The decisive point lies in the sporting situation at the record champions. With Manuel Neuer, FC Bayern still has a clear number one. In addition, the record champions already have an alternative and designated Neuer successor in Jonas Urbig, should he end his career in the summer
Falk emphasizes: „A transfer would only be seriously discussed if Bayern were actively looking for a new number one. However, those responsible are currently far from that
Not a realistic economic scenario either
Reports of an alleged 30 million euro offer from Bayern do not correspond to reality
Galatasaray have also shown no willingness to give up their regular goalkeeper, who is seen internally as indispensable, which would make a transfer difficult anyway
The overall package of transfer fee, age and possible role in the squad also does not currently fit in with Munich’s transfer strategy.