Fanatik has reported that Göztepe is actively negotiating for Uğur Çiftçi following his relegation with Sivasspor. The club has initiated talks for the player, who faced demotion with his current team. Göztepe plans to recruit two players for the left-back role. Despite starting strong in the Süper Lig, they missed out on European competitions due to a loss in form and are now concentrating on acquiring local talents for the next season. Uğur Çiftçi is among the players Göztepe is considering, alongside Kazımcan Karataş from Galatasaray and Hüseyin Türkmen, formerly of Trabzonspor, as part of their strategy to fortify their defense. The club is aiming for a substantial defensive overhaul, focusing particularly on enhancing the left-back position with two new signings.