Uğurcan Çakır, a 29-year-old Turkish goalkeeper for Galatasaray, has attracted the interest of Premier League clubs Newcastle United and Aston Villa. It is reported that the interest from the English teams is due to his performances this season, particularly in the games against Liverpool. He has made 23 appearances in the Süper Lig this season for the club, which he joined in September 2025 for a transfer fee reported to be €27.5 million. The Turkish international has 36 caps, a contract until June 2030, and a market value of €15.00m, according to Transfermarkt.