Erol Bulut:
“I read it here and I read it every day in the Turkish press," he said when asked specifically about links to Bakasetas. "He is a great player. He would be a great addition for us. But it’s not possible to bring him here, because of his wage.
"First of all, it will cost money to take him out of Trabzon. Even if he was free it would not be possible for us to pay his wages.”
"Like Salih Ucan. I have a good relationship with all of my ex-players. Of course I would like to sign many players here, but it's not possible to pay them.
"That’s not going to happen. He is too expensive. For us, it is not possible. There are many names we cannot bring here. I want always the best for my team, for Cardiff City. I am targeting players and I am pushing. But wanting it and doing it is two different thing. We want quality, good players in our team. We will push in January to get three or four players."
While these players might be out of Cardiff's reach as things stand, it is likely Bulut will dip into the overseas market when the window opens next month.
The Bluebirds boss said he wouldn't necessarily bring in players he has managed before, but admitted he is likely to look at countries like Germany and Greece as he whittles down his shortlist of targets.
"Not players I've worked with before, but I know the players from the leagues," he said. "Let's say Germany, Greece, from Europe where they are working. For some players it is difficult to get them.
"Right now, I don't know about the budget. Not yet. I keep my list (of players) ready. So I think, in a short time, we have to talk about what we can do and if we can do something. I have to prepare myself and the team for that. I have to know that, because the target we have, what I have in my head, it's important what I can do in January.
"If I can not do it then some things have to change."
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