Trabzonspor have initiated efforts to sign 27-year-old Ludogorets midfielder Deroy Duarte. The Cape Verde international, who also holds a Dutch passport, is a personal target of head coach Thomas Reis, who is familiar with the player from his time at the Razgrad club. According to the publication gunebakis.com.tr, Trabzonspor are prepared to offer €2.5 million for the player. A meeting between officials from both clubs to discuss a potential transfer could take place in Sofia on November 26. Trabzonspor are scheduled to be in the city on that date for a Conference League match. Duarte joined Ludogorets in July 2024, and his contract is set to expire in June 2028. He has 36 caps and one goal for Cape Verde.